Careers

Submission Instructions
Please complete this form and return along with nominee/applicant’s curriculum vitae via email to:
Jessica Coronado at jcoronado@ushcc.com and Felipe Ugalde at fugalde@ushcc.com

Submission Instructions
Please complete this form and return along with nominee/applicant’s curriculum vitae via email to:
Jessica Coronado at jcoronado@ushcc.com and Felipe Ugalde at fugalde@ushcc.com

Summary

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is searching for a mission driven and results oriented Programs Manager to lead the operations process, execution, and management of the USHCC’s key programs and initiatives. The Program Manager will conduct the USHCC Educational Fund 501(c)(3) programs deliverables and also provide project management support to USHCC 501(c)(6) programs, working in partnership with the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the USHCC Educational Fund and team members across the organization.

Serving as the strategic operations partner for program deliverables, the Programs Manager will report to the SVP of the USHCC Educational Fund and play a vital role in contributing to meet the needs of the USHCC’s priorities: building capacity, securing contracts, and fostering connections for Hispanic business
growth.

This position will work closely with the SVP of the USHCC Educational Fund and will be responsible for managing federal and corporate grants, providing accurate impact reporting, optimizing grant administration processes, guiding the team on grant compliance expectations, and operationalizing program requirements with strategic planning, budgeting and execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the leading staff overseeing federal and corporate grant programs under the 501(c)(3) entity in coordination with the Senior Vice-President of the USHCC Educational Fund.
• Provide project management support to the USHCC 501(c)(6).
• Serve as a spokesperson and resource on interactions with program partners.
• Help execute and provide small business technical assistance and training sessions.
• Develop and implement program strategies.
• Monitor contracts and grant disbursements to awardees to ensure all activities and funding requirements are met in compliance with the program goals.
• Manage program budgets and reporting.
• Liaise with the marketing and communications team to increase awareness of programs.
• Actively participate in program-related events and meetings as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field is required.
• Methodical and strategic thinker.
• 3-4 years of proven experience in nonprofit program management and development.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred but not required.
• Considerable knowledge of leadership skills for the management and supervision of the program activities.
• Possess exceptional time management skills: ability to juggle and manage several deadlines and turn-around quick deliverables is expected.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proven knowledge of the community and the ability to build consensus and support.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, results-oriented, and proactive; a team player who can positively and productively impact strategic and tactical finance and administrative initiatives.
• Solid proposal drafting, analysis, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in the Spanish language and knowledge of Hispanic business culture is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance package.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Hybrid work environment.
• 401K.
• Cell phone allowance.

USHCC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample to careers@ushcc.com.

Summary

The USHCC is searching for a full-time Special Events Coordinator to perform administrative duties and support, pre-post event planning and coordination, production, and execution of events, facilitating event activities, and assist with the physical set-up and breakdown of events.

The ideal candidate must have excellent administrative, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, and customer service skills. The Special Events Coordinator will assist the Director of Special Events in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the USHCC’s high-impact events, including annual signature events. The candidate must be able to develop, schedule, make logistical arrangements, promote, implement, and execute various aspects of the USHCC’s signature events.

Responsibilities include identifying and tracking budget expenses and payment processes, event trends, and maintaining department records including those of service providers, exhibitors, exhibitor applications, and other relevant event data to create impactful experiences for all attendees.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support as required by the Director of Special Events and assist in the daily operations of the Washington D.C. Office.
• Assist with all facets of the event planning process including planning and implementation timelines and serving as onsite coordinator, including RSVP tracking, assisting with dinner seating, coordinating private events, and printing dinner place cards.
• Manage printed materials for signature events and program events, including creating deadlines, submitting requests, and project managing their delivery.
• Coordinate online and onsite deliverables, including but not limited to, registration procedures, event page updates, tracking RSVPs, vendor coordination, stakeholder collaboration, and processing event payments.
• Engage a wide range of stakeholders, vendors, exhibitors and build relationships internally and externally.
• Work in partnership with the Communications Department to draft compelling copy for invitation materials, website assets, email communications, and print materials.
• Ensure all event expenses are recorded and paid in a timely manner and remain within budget guidelines.
• Support new ideas and creative development of events under supervision of the Director or Special Events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Event Management, Project Management, Hospitality Management or related field is recommended. Applicable professional experience is acceptable.
• 3-4 years of relevant experience in event planning and management.
• Must have strong working knowledge of project management and customer service skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities and feel confident under significant pressure
• Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite applications Word, Excel and Power Point, in addition to Adobe, Canva, Constant Contact, Word Press and be adaptable to learn new programs.
• Self-starter, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional time management skills; ability to juggle and manage several deadlines and turn around quick deliverables are expected in a hybrid work environment.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, results oriented and proactive; a team player who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance, and administration initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Fluency in the Spanish language and knowledge of Hispanic business culture is highly desirable.
• Experience in the non-profit sector, including Chambers of Commerce, is preferred but not required.
• Passion for USHCC’s mission.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance package.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401K.
• Cell phone allowance.

USHCC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample to careers@ushcc.com.