OUR WORK: LatinoLEAD is a network of leaders working together to empower the Latine community in Minnesota. We invest in individual development to strengthen our collective power — advancing our influence, growing our impact, and building coalitions for positive change.
OUR MISSION: We are Latine leaders across all sectors who join together to create innovative strategies to drive and define policies and perceptions that advance Latino collective influence, success and power.
We bring together Minnesota Latine leaders from across the state, that include various ethnicities, generations, and working sectors to have a greater social impact through collaboration, power building, and leadership development.
We strive to increase our knowledge on pressing issues facing Latine in Minnesota, spotlight successes, and cultivate LatinoLEAD as a respected force of influence.
We meet our mission by cultivating our network’s collective power in a unified way to help improve the quality of life for Latine across all sectors statewide by doing the work in the following key areas:
Leadership Enhancement and Advancement
Community Education and Civic Participation
Networking and Community Building
Partnership and Collaboration
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To help drive this purpose, we are seeking a proactive and organized Operations and Events Coordinator to play a key role in supporting the planning, execution, evaluation of network and community events while ensuring smooth and effective office operations. This role is crucial to ensure our workplace runs efficiently and our events, which play a critical role in advancing our mission, are executed seamlessly. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. This is a full-time role reporting to the COO.
Key Responsibilities for the Operations and Events Coordinator include:
Event Curating & Coordination:
Support LatinoLEAD team in planning, organizing, and executing both virtual and in-person events, including fundraisers, conferences, workshops, and staff functions.
Assist in the day to day office operations, ensuring efficiency and a positive environment for staff, community members, and partners.
Coordinate with external vendors, caterers, and venue staff to ensure all event logistics are in place.
Support ideas that craft events that not only engage but also inspire, fostering meaningful connections and driving action.
Develop event budgets, track expenditure, and ensure financial goals are met.
Manage event-related communications, invitations, and registration processes; ensuring stakeholders are informed and engaged.
Provide post-event analysis, including data reporting and participant feedback.
Administrative Support:
Prepare and maintain reports, receipts, documentation, data collection, data entry and reports.
Assist with project coordination and special assignments that contribute to the organization’s overall mission.
Provide administrative support to the LatinoLEAD Team and other senior leadership as needed.
Coordinate event set up and breakdown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and on time.
Coordinate, recruit and manage LatinoLEAD’s volunteer committee to support our events
Office Management:
Oversee office supplies, equipment, and general maintenance; liaise with vendors and service providers.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures, particularly regarding office safety and operational guidelines.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, manage shipping and courier services.
Serve as the first point of contact for office-related matters, ensuring the office operates efficiently.
Manage office calendars, coordinate meetings, and assist in scheduling for leadership.
Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills for the Operations and Events Coordinator include:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in office management, event coordination, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an office administration or event planning role, preferably in a non-profit organization.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a high attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with event management software is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular office hours to accommodate events.
Must have consistent, reliable transportation to attend offsite meetings and events
Preferred Skills for the Operations and Events Coordinator include:
Experience with CRM systems, particularly project management platforms and non-profit fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with partnership, budget management, and vendor negotiation.
Experience working in sectors of marketing, event communications, convenings and community partnerships.
Compensation and Benefits for the Operations and Events Coordinator at LatinoLEAD, include:
Annual salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 depending on skills and experience
Benefits package to include health, dental and vision
PTO and paid holidays
Professional Development opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement with up to 2 days of remote schedule availability
A collaborative open work environment
An inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are empowered to make a difference
The chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on our community
THIS JOB IS FOR YOU IF YOU LIVE BY THESE VALUES...
Our actions, interactions, and reactions within the context of this consortium will reflect and demonstrate our core values — both as outward facing values to the greater communities we serve as well as inward facing in the manner in which we collaborate with each other — so as to innovate solutions for the most pressing challenges before us.
LEADERSHIP: Our work is advancing Latinxs into positions of leadership and influence by providing professional development, ensuring that Latinxs are using culture as an asset for their advancement.
EQUITY: Our work is activating our network and its allies to promote equity in their communities and beyond and doing our part to provide resources according to our community’s unique needs.
ACHIEVEMENT: Our work is to highlight a culture of achievement in Minnesota’s Latinx community — telling bold stories of our success and impact as one way to elevate our community and its influence.
DEVELOPMENT: Our work is to aid in the development of an infrastructure and secure the space to thrive – one that encourages personal, professional and communal growth for Latinx people.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications to human_resources@latinoleadmn.org.