Special Projects Coordinator (Small Business)

$35,000 - $40,000/Yr

Louisville Urban League - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Louisville, KY

About the position

The Special Projects Coordinator at the Louisville Urban League plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating specialized educational cohorts and events aimed at supporting Black-owned businesses. This position involves organizing materials, scheduling events, securing guest speakers, and tracking client participation to enhance the effectiveness of the League's programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate specialized educational cohorts and events.
• Schedule and organize materials and curriculum for programs.
• Secure expert guest speakers for events.
• Track client participation and provide post-program support.
• Review participant applications and manage client registration for cohorts and workshops.
• Communicate program details to participants and ensure understanding of obligations.
• Manage outreach and communication with referring agencies and partners.
• Collect pre and post-program survey data and enter client data into the customer management system.
• Demonstrate professional discretion and confidentiality in all communications.

Requirements

• Experience working with a diverse client base, particularly in the Black community.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in project management and project administration is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Professional and polished written and oral communication skills.
• Competency in common computer programs and software, including Google Suite and Salesforce.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• A degree from an accredited two or four-year college or university is preferred, but relevant professional experience may be substituted.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance