Location: US - Remote (serving Los Angeles County programs)
Position Type: Part-time, Non-Exempt
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with 1-hour lunch break
Compensation:$17.27-$20/hour (based on experience)
Timeline: Position open until filled; seeking to hire ASAP

About Fostering UNITY:
Fostering UNITY is a nonprofit supporting foster parents and children in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. We strengthen families through targeted programs, community partnerships, and caregiver support. Our team reflects the diversity of the families we serve, with many staff bringing lived experience [in foster care or caregiving.

Theory of change: 
Fostering UNITY is composed of individuals who reflect the diversity seen within our community of caregivers and youth. We prioritize hiring individuals who bring lived experience and a passion to serve others. This makes us relatable, trustworthy, and relevant to the needs of our community. We actively listen to caregivers and youth to provide real-time support, effective advocacy, and intentional programming to meet their needs throughout their journey.

Job Description:
Join our team as a Program Coordinator and play a pivotal role in supporting our programs that provide direct services to foster youth and caregivers across Los Angeles County. Your primary focus will be to strengthen program delivery by supporting staff, streamlining processes, managing communication, and working directly with those in the foster care system helping to ensure participants receive timely resources and advocacy.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the foster care community. You’ll help ensure our programs are running smoothly day-to-day while also contributing ideas and energy to expand our impact.

Your Role: 
The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and multitasking skills. You’ll manage program logistics, assist with data tracking, help create content and outreach materials, and provide behind-the-scenes support so our staff and volunteers can focus on serving youth and families.

You’ll receive guidance from the Program Director and leadership team, but the ability to take initiative and keep projects moving independently will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Support: Assist with the coordination of day-to-day program activities and services for foster youth and caregivers.

• Participant Communication: Provide clear and timely communication with caregivers, youth, and community partners to ensure smooth participation in programs.

• Program Resource Coordination: Manage and distribute program supplies, materials, and resources for staff and participants.

• Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and format reports, training handouts, and caregiver/youth-facing materials.

• Content Creation & Outreach Support: Assist in creating flyers, social media posts, and other program-related communications to promote engagement.

• Data Collection & Reporting: Track attendance, outcomes, and other program metrics to support evaluation and quality improvement.

• Event & Meeting Coordination: Support logistics for caregiver support groups, youth events, staff trainings, and community gatherings.

• File & Record Management: Organize and maintain accurate participant records, program files, and attendance logs.
  
  

• Research & Resource Development: Identify new resources, community supports, and best practices to strengthen program offerings.

• Project Support: Provide assistance on special initiatives, pilot programs, and new service rollouts.

• Stakeholder Communication: Support collaboration with schools, county staff, and community partners to strengthen services.

• Program Leadership Scheduling Support: Manage the Program Clinical Director’s schedule related to program meetings, supervision, and partner coordination.

• General Administrative Support: Provide additional support to program leadership as needed to ensure successful delivery of services.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Preferred: Reside in California (open to candidates in Texas or Nebraska)

• 1+ year of administrative or program coordination experience

• Highly proficient with Google Suites (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)

• Comfortable with conferencing platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, etc.)

• Familiarity with Canva or other creative platforms

• Experience working remotely and attending professional online meetings

• Experience with social media platforms and basic marketing tasks

• Excellent written communication skills

• Strong organization and project management abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to engage diverse groups

• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and self-starting

• Affinity for data management

• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Additional Requirements: 

• Pre-hire: Pass comprehensive background check

• Post-hire: Mandated Reporter training and any other training required

Join Our Team:
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to impactful programs for foster youth and caregivers, we’d love to hear from you.

Flexibility in adjusting hours to accommodate the right candidate is encouraged and supported. If you feel you would excel in this role but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

To Apply: 

Email your resume to: Cindi@fosteringunity.org 

Subject line: First Name Last Name – Program Coordinator Application

In your email, please share a brief introduction and why you’re interested in this role. We’re hiring as soon as possible and will keep the position open until we find the right candidate.