Part-Time Coordinator, Caracara Trails

About Us

cdcb | come dream. come build. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1974, working to eliminate persistent poverty, advance prosperity, and increase economic justice across the Rio Grande Valley. Through housing development, financial capability programs, and community planning initiatives, cdcb supports healthier, more resilient communities along the U.S.–Mexico border and the Gulf Coast.

The Caracara Trails network is a regional initiative spanning 428 miles of multimodal trails across Cameron County. As the Project Manager oversees strategy, municipal coordination, funding alignment, and regional planning efforts, the Part-Time Coordinator provides essential day-to-day support. This role ensures consistent community presence, operational follow-through, and logistical coverage so that strategic work can continue advancing.

The Part-Time Coordinator supports outreach, events, administrative tasks, trail site visits work related to the Caracara Trails initiative. Working under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Coordinator helps maintain community engagement, strengthen partnerships, and ensure steady progress on trail-related activities across the region.

• Represent Caracara Trails at public events, outreach activities, festivals, and community programs.
• Assist with event preparation, booth setup, materials, volunteer coordination, and on-site logistics.
• Engage with residents, answer basic program questions, and gather feedback for the Project Manager.
• Support monthly trail rides, workshops, safety classes, and community engagement efforts.

• Assist in coordinating Caracara Trails Advisory Committee meetings including: attendee tracking, note-taking, and follow-up preparation.
• Support quarterly or as-needed working group meetings (Marketing, Research, US , Paddling Trails, etc.).
• Maintain organized files, partner lists, sign-in sheets, and documentation.
• Manage routine communication tasks such as confirming event participation, distributing materials, and monitoring calendars.

• Help develop and update outreach materials, one-pagers, flyers, and social media content under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Distribute printed and digital materials to municipal partners, organizations, schools, and community groups.
• Assist in tracking upcoming regional events and recommending opportunities for Caracara Trails representation.

• Conduct basic field checks of Trailheads, signage, public amenities, and access conditions.
• Document observations using simple data collection tools; share findings with the Project Manager.
• Assist during volunteer events, trail rides, cleanups, or site visits as needed.

• Collect basic data needed for grant deliverables, such as attendance, photos, sign-in sheets, and engagement metrics.
• Assist in organizing documentation for reporting and evaluation purposes.
• Support implementation of grant activities as directed.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with comfort engaging the public.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction and maintaining accurate reporting.
• Strong organizational habits and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to lift and transport outreach materials (tables, banners, boxes) when needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• English fluency.

• Conversational Spanish.
• Experience in community outreach, public health, recreation, tourism, trails, or nonprofit work.
• Basic familiarity with outdoor fieldwork or willingness to learn simple data collection methods.
• Experience with Canva or basic design tools.

• Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Hourly compensation based on experience.
• Position is not eligible for full benefits.