Program Coordinator, Member Services

About the role

The Program Coordinator, Member Services supports the Director of Member Services in the coordination, implementation, and daily operations of The People Concern’s Member Services programs, including K9 Connections/Pets Landing and Studio 526, the agency’s arts program. This position provides administrative, operational, and program support to ensure the successful delivery of services for members experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Member Services in coordinating and delivering Member Services programs, including K9 Connections/Pets Landing and Studio 526, through daily operations, member support, special projects, and program administration.
• Respond promptly and professionally to member inquiries, referrals, emails, and phone calls, ensuring timely follow-up and coordination of services.
• Aid members with resource navigation, referrals, scheduling, problem-solving, and access to pet services, arts programming, and community resources.
• Maintain welcoming, organized, and well-equipped program spaces, offices, studios, storage areas, and service locations.
• Provide administrative support by managing calendars, preparing materials, maintaining documentation, ordering supplies, coordinating schedules, and supporting program communications.
• Care for K9 Connections/Pets Landing services, including pet food distribution, veterinary clinics, wellness services, training, outreach, foster support, rehoming, and related initiatives.
• Coordinate veterinary services by scheduling appointments, communicating with veterinary partners, preparing required documentation, and supporting members throughout the service process.
• Aid members in completing required eligibility, intake, consent, and veterinary documentation.
• Care for Studio 526 programming, including open studios, workshops, Art Jams, exhibitions, installations, artist opportunities, and community arts initiatives.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with members, volunteers, artists, donors, veterinary providers, community organizations, and other partners.
• Represent Member Services at community events, outreach activities, partner meetings, trainings, and networking opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources, veterinary services, pet support programs, arts organizations, and referral networks.
• Develop and distribute program materials, educational resources, presentations, flyers, and communications for members, staff, volunteers, and partners.
• Manage inventories of pet food, donations, art supplies, equipment, clinic materials, and program resources, including purchasing, receiving, organizing, and restocking.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, grant requirements, contracts, reporting deadlines, safety standards, and documentation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Member Services and The People Concern's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, project management, event planning, community engagement, veterinary services, animal welfare, nonprofit operations, social services, or a related field.
• Candidates with transferable experience from healthcare, education, community-based organizations, or other mission-driven environments are encouraged to apply.
• Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, and other technology used to support program operations.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams, community partners, volunteers, and service providers.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or other vulnerable populations.
• Experience working or volunteering in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, animal rescue, pet food pantry, animal welfare organization, or other companion animal service program.
• Experience coordinating community events, volunteer programs, or outreach initiatives.
• Experience developing and maintaining community partnerships.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive practices.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Work Environment

This position splits time between office, community, and event settings. Regular travel to agency sites, partner organizations, and community events is required. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support scheduled events and program activities. The position may require working outdoors in varying weather conditions and in diverse community environments. Staff regularly work in areas where they may encounter environmental conditions common to community-based outreach, including heat, cold, dust, noise, strong odors, and other outdoor elements. Frequent use of computers, standard office equipment, and mobile technology is required. The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 35 pounds. Regular interaction with companion animals in veterinary clinics, shelters, community settings, and outreach events is expected. This role involves frequent interaction with people experiencing homelessness and other community members. Candidates should be comfortable working respectfully and compassionately in diverse environments and committed to providing person-centered, trauma-informed services.

About The People Concern

The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence. With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn. The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
• TELUS Health
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More