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Introduction: Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Primary Purpose: The Regional Administrative Project Coordinator, US Programs provides administrative support in the areas of Grant Writing, Finance, HR and other administrative needs to the CWS Southeast Regional Office. With an initial focus on Grant Writing, and Finance, the Regional Administrative Project Coordinator may also support other administrative functions regionally, such as IT and Operations. Under the direction of the Regional Director, s/he will assist in administering projects serving the successful implementation of CWS programs across the region, coordinating closely with locally based administrative staff and departments. Together with the Regional Director and local administrative staff, the Regional Administrative Project Coordinator will assist in ensuring that all local and regional office administration is done in line with CWS global policies, procedures, and systems.
Essential Duties:
Assist and support Southeast Regional Office in Grant Writing, Finance, HR, IT, and Operations systems, in service of CWS’s vision and mission.
Coordinate closely with local management, regional, national, and HQ-based teams to help ensure that regional administrative systems are effective and efficient.
Communicate CWS administrative policy to local teams.
Manage regional projects at the direction of the Regional Director, US Programs.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in program operations/administration required.
Experience managing projects related to Grant Writing, Finance, HR, IT, and/or Operations preferred.
Experience leading projects through the full project cycle preferred.
Skills:
Strong management and organizational skills required, including familiarity with financial management systems.
Familiarity with government and private funding and contractual requirements preferred.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Education & Certifications:
Higher education, including graduate study in a relevant area preferred (but not required).
Special Requirements:
Covid vaccine required
Must have valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle. Mileage accrued while executing work responsibilities is reimbursable by CWS.
Must complete motor vehicle record check.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Background check required.
Special Requirements:
Covid vaccine required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and suitable transportation.
Must complete motor vehicle record check.
Must be willing and able to travel.
Background check required.
CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits