Program Coordinator

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana

Program Coordinator

Metairie, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Overview: The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Foundation (HCCL) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented administrative assistant to support our foundation's goals. The ideal candidate will efficiently provide administrative and clerical services and report directly to the President & CEO of HCCL.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree, preferably related to Business Administration.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred): 100% proficiency in Spanish and intermediate proficiency in English (written and spoken).
    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Apple software, Microsoft Office and Outlook.
    • Basic knowledge of various social media channel management (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
    • Basic graphic design knowledge.
    • Organized with excellent attention to detail.
    • Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced business environment.
    • Basic knowledge of business etiquette, language, and protocol.

    Physical Requirements: The ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, occasional light lifting, and extended periods of sitting at a computer station.

    Essential Responsibilities:

    • Create spreadsheets, orientation kits and resource packages.
    • Planning programs, job fairs, and community resource events, including venue research, speaker requests and follow-ups, guest list compilation, and management.
    • Supervise all administrative aspects of workshops and events, including registrations, confirmations, certificates, and materials preparation for seminar venues.
    • Provide customer service to members regarding membership benefits, business resources, events, etc.
    • Be available to attend events outside of regular office hours.
    • Supervise all social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mailchimp.
    • Respond to emails and correspondence throughout the day.
    • Manage incoming calls and address inquiries from the Hispanic community.
    • Follow up on foundation sponsor programs.
    • Prepare reports and program updates for sponsors.
    • Visit various consulates and non-profit organizations to inform the community about workshops.
    • Coordinate and participate in radio spots, television, and newspaper media.
    • Provide topics of interest to the community in workshops.
    • Connect with various non-profit organizations to provide informative workshops to the community.
    • Provide support at various HCCL events.
    • Perform other duties as assigned

    Job Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend or evening work for events.

    Experience:

    • Data Entry: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
    • Graphic Design: 1 year (Preferred)
    • Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Required)
    • Education: Bachelor’s degree (Required)

    Benefits: Official Holidays, Flexible schedule.