Program Coordinator, Deaf Organizations Fund

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing DOF’s annual Impact Grant, Training Institute, and the developing Deaf Nonprofit Hub.

• Oversee program schedules, resources, logistics, and ensure alignment with program objectives.

• Supervise the grantmaking process, which includes application and award materials, support for the grant review committee, and providing coaching and technical assistance to grantees and deaf organizations.

• Organize bimonthly Training Institute sessions, including presenter selection, preparation of session materials and reports, and necessary accommodations.

• Implement, sustain, and moderate the virtual workspace of the Deaf Nonprofit Hub.

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with grantees, deaf organizations and programs, and relevant stakeholders.

• Provide oversight and direction to independent contractors, including the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and onboarding processes.

• Manage program communications and marketing through media relations, social media, email, and DOF’s website.

• Act as an interdepartmental liaison for program and service requirements.

• Advocate for DOF’s mission, vision, values, and organizational culture.

• Represent DOF within the community.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Business, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit programs, grant administration, community engagement, program coordination, or similar fields.

• Proven ability to coordinate and deliver results for a variety of projects or programs.

• Proficiency in communicating effectively using American Sign Language and written English (REQUIRED).

• Skill in organizing program priorities, ensuring accountability toward program goals, and fostering productive working relationships.

• Strong execution capabilities, including managing competing deadlines and coordinating multiple contributors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to various audiences, channels, and accessibility needs.

• Effective problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative and following directions.

• Profound understanding of and commitment to deaf communities and DOF’s mission.

• Familiarity with and adherence to company policies, procedures, and values.

• Ability to communicate via phone, videophone, or text messaging.

• Capacity to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Potential for the position to evolve into a part-time, long-term role in the future.

• Free accessible training opportunities offered through the Training Institute.

• Position may require occasional travel up to 5%.