POSITION SUMMARY This professional-level position is responsible for providing administrative, technical, financial, communications and research assistance to the Director of the Northwest Program and other staff.  The Northwest Coordinator functions as office manager by establishing and executing administrative systems and procedures for the office consistent with national direction; and serving as a direct liaison to Defenders' headquarters’ administrative, development and financial staff.  The Northwest Coordinator must utilize a general knowledge of all programs and projects within the Northwest Program in order to assist the Director with oversight, implementation of works plans and compliance with procedures and schedules. Assignments are results-or goal-orien