Dubuque County Coordinator

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) is a diverse, community-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering and improving the lives of families living with the everyday barriers of poverty.

What we are proud to offer you:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings (IPERS and/or 403b) with generous company match
• Paid time off and 11 company paid holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits: Flexible Spending, Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident

POSITION GOAL

The Dubuque County Coordinator has primary responsibility to represent HACAP in Dubuque County.

SCHEDULE AND WAGE

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some non-traditional hours may be needed).
$35.03 - $40.36 hourly depending upon education and experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead effective collaboration and networking in the county with other service providers. Assure HACAP’s involvement and leadership in new initiatives;
• Coordinate with programs within HACAP and other community service agencies to develop good working relationships within the community;
• Identify service gaps and unmet needs of the community and seek solutions to fill gaps in unmet needs;
• Attend county meetings as identified by self and/or requested by agency leadership, present agency reports and serve as a liaison;
• Identify service delivery challenges and coordinate with HACAP leaders to better streamline service delivery;
• Working with the HACAP leadership, assist in the identification and recruitment of agency board members, county advisory committee members, and other volunteers;
• Provide leadership to special projects unique to the county service area;
• Participate in meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops as necessary and required;
• Provide supervision to operations staff in Dubuque, Delaware, and Jackson Counties;
• In conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer develop and manage the operating budgets for the Dubuque, Jackson, and Delaware County Offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Services, Communications, or related field and two years of relevant experience.
  OR
• an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.

SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES

• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience presenting to small and large groups.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid driver's license
• Valid car insurance
• Reliable transportation for use on the job.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings.