Community Liason

ORGANIZATION NAME: Coalition for Hispanic Family Services

JOB TITLE: Community Liaison, Family Enrichment Center

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Site Director, Family Enrichment Center

LOCATION: Bushwick, Brooklyn

DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately

About Coalition for Hispanic Family Services (CHFS):

CHFS is a community- based, family-focused organization of color providing an array of services

to children and families in North Brooklyn and Western Queens. For over 34 years, CHFS has

worked with vulnerable populations that include children in foster care, seriously emotionally

disturbed children and youth, and families at risk of abuse and neglect. Our strength-based model

also supports progressive youth development programs, family support services and community

school partnerships. The provision of accessible, high-quality family focused services to families

of color is central to our holistic approach of strengthening families in a culturally competent

manner. Our family-centered work serves to strengthen communities’ one family at a time.

About Family Enrichment Centers (FEC):

FEC’s are warm and welcoming community gathering places where any family or individual can

come for support, information, and to participate in and/or lead activities (called “offerings”).

Each FEC is a unique, home-like setting designed with and for community members where they

can connect as neighbors, contribute to their community, and support one another. FECs are

based on the premise that community members design and drive the FEC’s activities or offerings.

The FEC works with families and community members to develop offerings that promote one or

more Family Protective Factors, to increase well-being.

FECs build on family and community strengths, are guided by the community’s interests, dreams,

goals, and desires, and do so without being intrusive or using a case management approach. FECs

do not follow a traditional social service delivery approach. They are 100% voluntary, safe spaces

that welcome all, and respect each person’s privacy and their ability to decide how, when, and

how often to interact with an FEC.

Position Overview:

The Community Liaison will be instrumental in building community connections with local

appointed and natural leaders, community council and committees, residents, community

partners, and stakeholders. The FEC Community Liaison is responsible for contributing to the dayto-

day operation of the FEC. Alongside the FEC Director, the Community Liaison will work to

develop and maintain active and viable partnership agreements with others in the community.

The Community Liaison will work to cultivate relationships with other organizations and groups

to provide offerings to community members at the FEC. They will create a warm and welcoming

gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information, offerings,

and resources. The Community Liaison must be actively involved in the Bushwick community and

recognized by others as a collaborator and a partner able to leverage resources and support the

voices of the FEC participants.

The Community Liaison will work to maintain the FEC computer technology, social media

accounts, and FEC resource guides; they will develop marketing material, work on community

membership, take active steps to recruit volunteers, and ensure that they are valued members

of the FEC. In addition, the Community Liaison will communicate and create a network of

resources by serving on community district committees, attending local school meetings, and

building relationships with local faith-based groups, as well as business associations. The

community liaison will promote and recruit for FEC activities by giving presentations on the work

of the FEC to local community groups. The Community Liaison will organize community events to

facilitate FEC outreach.

Responsibilities:

 Play a key role in the daily operations of the FEC, including assisting with the development

of a parent advisory group, building partnerships with other organizations to address

community needs and fostering a welcoming environment where community can access

family support, information and/or services.

 Actively promote and recruit participants for FEC activities by presenting to various

stakeholders and community residents.

 Build a network of resources by participating in community district meetings and

committees, attending local school meetings and developing relationships with local

groups and businesses.

 Greet and welcome participants, proactively recruit volunteers and ensure that the FEC

is inclusive and welcoming for all.

 Assist in developing and managing communication strategies, including social media and

newsletters, to keep the community informed and engaged with FEC offerings and events.

 Organize and coordinate community outreach projects to identify and address emerging

needs, ensuring that FEC offerings remain relevant and impactful.

Skills:

 Has knowledge of, lived in experience in community engagement and organizing.

 Is bilingual (Spanish/English)

 Resides in or near the Bushwick FEC community area preferred.

 Has strong interpersonal skills, be able to connect with and engage children, youth, and

families.

 Has experience inputting data, running reports, and/or using the information to make

program suggestions.

 Has technology and marketing knowledge and/or experience.

 Has experience developing and running street outreach events, developing community

partnerships, and developing community resources.

 Has experience in any of the following areas: grassroots organizing, street outreach

and/or developing community programs and services.

 Available to work evenings, Saturday’s, as needed.

Travel:

Day travel (occasional weekends) related to outreach activities required.

Degree & Experience Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant community experience;

or a high school diploma and at least seven years of relevant or lived experience. Relevant

experience includes managerial and/or leadership roles in community organizing, communityled

programs, coalitions, parent engagement or other community programs. Experience can be

a combination of professional, paid experience, or verifiable volunteer experience. Ideal

candidates will be from or have a deep connection with the community they will be serving.

Salary:

SALARY RANGE: $50,000-$60,000. Salary based on experience and qualifications. Excellent

benefit package, ample vacation, and sick days.

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO

migarcia@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org.

APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Coalition for Hispanic Family Services is an

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace and leadership

opportunities for people of color.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000