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Employer Latin American Association Location Dalton, Georgia (on site) Salary Based on experience Closing date May 22, 2025
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Job Title: Coordinator for Latina Economic Empowerment Program
Office: Dalton, GA (on site)
Department: Economic Empowerment
Reports to: Manager of Latina Economic Empowerment Program
Status: Full-time
About LAA: The Latin American Association (LAA) aims to empower Latinos in achieving their goals and aspirations for academic, social and economic advancement through its mission. The organization envisions providing ‘Opportunity, Education, Access’ to the Latino community.
Founded in 1972 to support the emerging Latino population in Atlanta, the LAA has evolved into the leading agency representing Latino issues in the region. It invests in individuals and families to help them pursue education, employment, business development and other opportunities that lead to better economic stability and quality of life. The LAA’s community-based mission and 50 years history make it a truly unique organization in the region solely focused on the Latino community, the LAA stands out.
The LAA serves nearly 50,000 individuals each year, offering a broad range of evidence-based services, programs and support to help Atlanta area Latinos integrate fully and successfully into the community. Its core programs include: Family Well-Being, Domestic Violence Program, Youth Education, Immigration Services, Employment, Adult Education, Translations and Women Empowerment.
Position Purpose: With a purpose of empowering Latinas entrepreneurs to realize their full potential through economic advancement, the Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program at the Latin American Association in Dalton, GA represents a concerted effort to address the barriers that perpetuate Latina women’s low economic status. Central to this is the LAA’s strong commitment to gender equality and the promotion of women’s active economic, social and civic participation. The framework of this program is based on best practices in women’s economic empowerment to create access to resources and opportunities through culturally and linguistically appropriate education, vocational training, entrepreneurship and advocacy.
The LAA seeks a talented professional with strong program management, training and economic development experience for the position of Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program Manager. The Program Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of all activities related to the program at the Latin American Association.
Key responsibilities: The Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator based in Dalton, GA will be responsible for the following:
This job description is not intended to limit the duties and responsibilities of the position. The employee will carry out any other duties as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org
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Our Mission
The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. Our vision is ‘Opportunity for All.’
Founded in 1972, the LAA has grown over the past four decades to become the region’s leading agency representing Georgia’s Latino issues. The LAA offers a targeted menu of direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia’s community.
The LAA achieves its mission through five (5) focus areas: Civic Engagement & Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Youth Services, Family Stabilization & Well-Being, and Immigration Services. Each focus area includes a targeted menu of direct services, large-scale events and advocacy to realize significant community impact and affect systems level change.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Latin American Association (LAA) envisions to provide “Opportunity for all” in Georgia and beyond beginning with our own staff. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is the core of who we are and the work we do every day. We listen to and engage our staff and community to foster a sense of belonging among our team and empower them to do their best always and empower our clients and the community.
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Website http://thelaa.org/
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Employer Latin American Association Location Dalton, Georgia (on site) Salary Based on experience Closing date May 22, 2025
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Job Title: Coordinator for Latina Economic Empowerment Program
Office: Dalton, GA (on site)
Department: Economic Empowerment
Reports to: Manager of Latina Economic Empowerment Program
Status: Full-time
About LAA: The Latin American Association (LAA) aims to empower Latinos in achieving their goals and aspirations for academic, social and economic advancement through its mission. The organization envisions providing ‘Opportunity, Education, Access’ to the Latino community.
Founded in 1972 to support the emerging Latino population in Atlanta, the LAA has evolved into the leading agency representing Latino issues in the region. It invests in individuals and families to help them pursue education, employment, business development and other opportunities that lead to better economic stability and quality of life. The LAA’s community-based mission and 50 years history make it a truly unique organization in the region solely focused on the Latino community, the LAA stands out.
The LAA serves nearly 50,000 individuals each year, offering a broad range of evidence-based services, programs and support to help Atlanta area Latinos integrate fully and successfully into the community. Its core programs include: Family Well-Being, Domestic Violence Program, Youth Education, Immigration Services, Employment, Adult Education, Translations and Women Empowerment.
Position Purpose: With a purpose of empowering Latinas entrepreneurs to realize their full potential through economic advancement, the Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program at the Latin American Association in Dalton, GA represents a concerted effort to address the barriers that perpetuate Latina women’s low economic status. Central to this is the LAA’s strong commitment to gender equality and the promotion of women’s active economic, social and civic participation. The framework of this program is based on best practices in women’s economic empowerment to create access to resources and opportunities through culturally and linguistically appropriate education, vocational training, entrepreneurship and advocacy.
The LAA seeks a talented professional with strong program management, training and economic development experience for the position of Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program Manager. The Program Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of all activities related to the program at the Latin American Association.
Key responsibilities: The Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program Coordinator based in Dalton, GA will be responsible for the following:
- Assist in the daily coordination of the implementation of the Latina’s Economic Empowerment Program at the Latin American Association in NWGA
- Recruit Latina entrepreneurs to participate in workshops, classes and other events
- Coordinate and conduct special events such as workshops, conferences, meetings
- Coordinate and conduct community outreach events to promote the program
- Conduct post-events surveys to monitor program effectiveness
- Develop and maintain relationship with the Dalton business ecosystem
- Provide support for client follow-up
- Maintain client files and use the Efforts to Outcomes database and other tools to collect and maintain data for program optimization (JotForm, Google, other platforms)
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Fluency in both English AND Spanish is REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is desirable
- Minimum of 1-year of experience in business development, entrepreneurship, or workforce development in a non-profit setting preferred
- Demonstrated interest and experience in women’s entrepreneurship and enterprise development
- Ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, evaluate program effectiveness, and adjust as necessary
- Experience coordinating events is preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of the needs of the Latino community in the Dalton and the NWGA
- Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English
- Good degree of proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Power Point is required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong leadership abilities
- Adaptability to changing situations and environments
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to plan effectively.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Close attention to detail and the ability to plan effectively
- Ability to work under deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including exceptional written and verbal communication
- Administrative and clerical skills.
This job description is not intended to limit the duties and responsibilities of the position. The employee will carry out any other duties as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Learn more about the LAA at www.thelaa.org
Company
Our Mission
The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. Our vision is ‘Opportunity for All.’
Founded in 1972, the LAA has grown over the past four decades to become the region’s leading agency representing Georgia’s Latino issues. The LAA offers a targeted menu of direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia’s community.
The LAA achieves its mission through five (5) focus areas: Civic Engagement & Advocacy, Economic Empowerment, Youth Services, Family Stabilization & Well-Being, and Immigration Services. Each focus area includes a targeted menu of direct services, large-scale events and advocacy to realize significant community impact and affect systems level change.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Latin American Association (LAA) envisions to provide “Opportunity for all” in Georgia and beyond beginning with our own staff. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is the core of who we are and the work we do every day. We listen to and engage our staff and community to foster a sense of belonging among our team and empower them to do their best always and empower our clients and the community.
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Website http://thelaa.org/
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