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CATHOLIC CHARITIES Project Coordinator Bilingual in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Who are we? Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin. A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! What will I do as a Project Coordinator? This position provides administrative and technical support asylum seekers. The coordinator will prepare asylum applications, reviewing asylum files for completeness and ensuring clients file at the appropriate deadlines. This position will also coordinate the training, matching, and supporting volunteers to work with clients in completing asylum applications, drafting briefs, and following up on the status of applications. The Project Coordinator will regularly collaborate with legal staff, volunteers, as well as other community partners in supporting their clients. Why should I apply? This is the perfect opportunity for a dedicated, empathetic individual with a passion for collaborating with others to support those in need. This is a unique opportunity to provide direct support to fill an unmet need in our community, as well as an opportunity to train and develop volunteers to help address the need with others. This position is grant funded through the end of 2024. What are the requirements? An associate degree in business administration, communication, or related field is required, a bachelor\'s degree is preferred. Prior experience working with social services, or an office setting is a plus. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required. Strong Microsoft Office or Google Suite skills, social media experience is a plus. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/2DD02BBA269E4B3C Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.