Position Overview: The part-time (20 hours per week) Project Coordinator will work directly with Ashrei's Executive Director in order to sustain and expand existing projects. The initial primary programmatic focus for this position will be expanding access to government-issued identification in Missouri.

This position will include program coordination, volunteer management, and direct community member engagement through the North City Photo ID Project as well as participation in statewide collaborative efforts and advocacy through the Missouri State ID Access Coalition. 

Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Project Coordinator include but are not limited to: 

• Program coordination for the North City Photo ID Project (including off-site clinics and expansion sites)

• Volunteer management & coordination

• Volunteer training & recruitment

• Client & community outreach

• Program reporting & evaluation

• Database management

• Research

• Policy advocacy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills

• Strong and consistent attention to detail and an organized work style

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 

• Strong follow through skills

• Sensitivity and cultural competency in supporting marginalized individuals and families, including those experiencing homelessness and/or poverty, mental health and/or substance abuse challenges, and racially oppressed communities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong knowledge of Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Voice, Drive) required

Organizational Background: “Ashrei,” is a Hebrew word from the Book of Psalms that means “forward.” Our work is to move our community forward on the path towards abolishing all systems of economic exclusion and oppression, to a future where all people may live with dignity, justice and freedom. The Ashrei Foundation imagines a just Missouri where the way we look, where we are from, or who we define ourselves to be does not limit our access to quality and affordable healthcare, education, housing, technology, and economic stability.

Ashrei exists to empower and activate the St. Louis community and partners throughout the state of Missouri to promote economic justice, to relieve suffering, and interrupt cycles of poverty.

Additional details about the organization and our current programs can be found at ashreifoundation.org. 

To Apply: Please submit a resume/curriculum vitae and a cover letter via email to info@ashreifoundation.org. Please include 3 references.