Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

POSITION: Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Advancement

Starting Salary: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position, Strategic Intiatives Coordinator – WIDE, will serve as lead in helping implement projects and execute priorities associated with the agency’s WIDE 3.0 Initiative. Welcome, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (WIDE) are paramount to the culture of Cornerstones of Care, in order to best meet the needs of a diverse client population in communities across Kansas, Missouri and beyond. This intiative began in 2019 and now in its third evolution, continues to advance the agency’s way of being by embedding WIDE values and practices in organizational culture.

This role will work with leaders associated with five existing task forces (recruitment and retention of human capital, client experience assessment, key community engagement, targeted training and board development) to further advance a series of projects and ideas, resulting from a two-year engagement of an outside consultant. The position will help further embed, execute and operationalize WIDE practices within agency operations, key functions, while ensuring WIDE opportunities and social learning is shared through strategic communication efforts.

The Strategic Intiatives Coordinator – WIDE role is a contract position for one-year, [MR1] [GU2] with the opportunity for renewal, pending private funding support. The role is currently allocated for up to 40% time (16 hours a week). 

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Social Services, Pyschology, Education, or similar degree.                               

Years of Experience:

• 5 to 7 years in project management, consulting or programmatic position in the not-for-profit or related sector.

In addition to the above requirements, incumbent must:

• Complete Sanctuary training in a timely manner;
• Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance;
• Follow all agency policies;
• Be able to pass state abuse, neglect, and criminal background checks;
• Be able to carry out the essential functions of the position with, or without, accommodation.
• Perform all job duties in a manner which demonstrates a commitment to Sanctuary values and practices.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of cultural and ethnic diversity of clients, team members, and other community partners.
• Other duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform a range of physical motions including, but not limited to:
  • Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.