What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Coordinator position at Caring Community Friends, Inc.?
The outreach coordinator acts as a liaison between the agency and the community, promoting services, advocating for its mission, and building relationships to foster engagement and achieve shared goals. To be a successful outreach coordinator, you'll need strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, along with the ability to build relationships, manage projects, and understand community needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Building Relationships: The outreach coordinator will focus on building and maintaining relationships with community members, clients, volunteers, stakeholders, and other organizations.
Promoting Services and Awareness: Educate the community about the organization's mission, programs, and services, raising awareness through various channels.
Client Advocacy: Help to educate clients and address needs using the organization's mission, programs, and services. Refer clients to the appropriate support services.
Event Planning and Coordination: Organize and coordinating events, workshops, and activities to engage the community and promote the organization's initiatives.
Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering and analyzing data to understand community needs and tailor outreach efforts accordingly.
Advocacy and Representation: Acting as a spokesperson for the organization, advocating for its mission and representing its interests to clients, volunteers, stakeholders, and within the community.
Partnership Development: Identifying and cultivating partnerships with other organizations and community leaders to expand reach and impact.
Volunteer Management: Coordinate volunteers. Recruiting, engaging, training, and retaining volunteers to support the organization’s mission and goals.
Fundraising: Contributing to fundraising efforts by identifying potential donors and organizing fundraising events.
Communication and Marketing: Developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies to promote the organization's outreach efforts.
Skills and Qualities:
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Ability to present information to groups; strong public speaking skills.
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adjust to changing priorities and situations.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and address challenges that arise in outreach efforts.
Knowledge of Community Resources: Familiarity with local organizations, programs, and services.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build rapport, trust, and relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partners is vital.
Project Management: Manage campaigns, events, outreach budget and initiatives, requiring strong project management skills.
Event Planning: Organizing community outreach campaigns, events, and initiatives, requiring strong event management skills.
Passion for Community Engagement: Understanding community dynamics, needs, and priorities is key to successful outreach. A genuine interest in connecting with and serving the community.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Google Drive.
Proficiency in Social Media and Digital Marketing
Proficiency in basic Grant Writing