Overview
*Starting rate $22.63/hour*
The Project Coordinator oversees an Advocates’ community initiative, Joan’s Closet, which provides clothing to members in need. This role involves managing volunteers, coordinating donations, and ensuring smooth operations.
This role is fully on-site in Framingham, MA.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/GED
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
- Lead Advisory Board and Panel for Joan’s Closet.
- Maintain regular communication with supervisor and executive sponsor.
- Ensure cleanliness and security of program workspaces.
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers.
- Assist with company events and meetings.
- Manage program budgets and maintain expense records.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to promote the program.
- Facilitate volunteer meetings and project planning.
- Solicit donations and manage donor relations.
- Organize shopping and donation events.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; minimum 1 year of administrative experience.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
- Project management experience from concept to completion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Smartsheet, Canva, and Sign-up Genius preferred.
- Basic accounting knowledge to maintain budget.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- English fluency required; ASL or other language skills a plus.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.