Administrative​/Communications Coordinator

Overview

JOB TITLE/STATUS:
Administration/Communications Coordinator, Part-time or Full-time, Non-Exempt

OFFICE

LOCATION:

Yakima, Washington

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director with assignments and oversight by the Director of Housing Development and Fiscal and Operations Director, the Administration and Communications Coordinator will be primarily responsible for ORFH’s internal and external communications, provide administrative support to the development team and general office administration.

• Coordinate ORFH’s internal and external communications including but not limited to creating an annual report; social media (Linked In, Facebook, etc.); website content and maintenance
• Assist with research and writing grants and funding requests to support ORFH’s mission. Assist in acknowledging supporters through communication activities
• Assist with recruiting new staff through job postings, screening applications for completeness and assisting with onboarding by coordinating initial meetings, trainings, and orientation materials
• Event planning and coordination including Housing WA, the biennial Farm worker Housing Conference, ORFH Board/Staff retreats, open houses, etc.
• Develop and maintain a list of internal and external training opportunities for ORFH staff along with tracking individual staff’s participation in said trainings
• Responsible for scheduling ongoing application checklist meetings associated with housing Final date to receive applicationss; help create agendas and track follow-up items
• Research, identify and share data related to affordable housing development with ORFH staff
• Review and edit narrative components of proposals associated with ORFH’s affordable housing
• Assist in maintaining organizational records including SharePoint sites, project filing templates and practices, Developments Completed spreadsheet, Board minutes, etc.
• Help build a positive ORFH work environment through employee recognitions (work anniversary, birthday, etc.) and team building activities
• Other duties as assigned

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Intermediate-level (or greater) experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and internet technologies
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making, including confidentiality, within defined scope of authority
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Accurate and detail-oriented with follow-through skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, funders, government agencies, fellow staff members, and a wide variety of individuals
• Strong research skills and the ability to learn and interpret policies and regulations
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) and bicultural desirable
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission
• Valid WA driver’s license, proof of insurance, and ability to travel locally
• Eligibility to work in the United States

• Associate of Arts degree or greater or equivalent direct work experience
• Minimum of two years’ experience in an office environment
• Experience working with nonprofits, public agencies and with community representatives preferred
• Familiarity with housing development laws and regulations helpful

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Talk and listen on a regular basis
• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, type, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds
• Work takes place in an office environment where extended periods of sitting, working on a computer, walking to various work areas, going up and down stairs, and standing are required

• To be considered, send:
  1) resume,
  2) letter of interest, and
  3) completed Application for Employment form to ORFHInfo, or mail/drop off: 502 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. For application materials, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Deadline for Application:
  January 30, 2026. Only complete application packets will be reviewed, and only qualified individuals will be contacted for an interview.