CVI Community Engagement Specialist

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Job Pay: $25,000.00 - $32,000.00

Job Type: Non-Profit Organization

Job Culture: Domestic Violence

Schedule: Mondays - Fridays, Weekends as needed

Work Location: Corporate Headquarter - St. Louis (In-Person)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures
• Monthly COVID test/Vaccination Proof

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ABOUT US: Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation (2DEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, strengthening, and empowering women and children affected by domestic violence and various socio-economic conditions. As an organization, we are committed to rebuilding the core of the family unit, while encouraging each survivor to focus on their strengths and well-being.

POSITION SUMMARY: Community Engagement Specialist will develop and maintain partnerships with local economic development agencies, religious organizations, community centers and non-profit organizations serving low-income communities. The role will be focused on building and sustaining relationships that result in increased utilization of our services by women of color. The Community Engagement Specialist will also recruit and train and support community liaison interns to disseminate information about Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation’s program.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and identify appropriate partnerships that will lead to long term sustainable relationships within communities of color.
• Create and implement an annual outreach plan.
• Assist in developing print materials, website content, presentations and displays to be used in partner recruitment and community outreach efforts.
• Recruit, train and supervise a team of culturally competent community liaison interns.
• Secure mutually beneficial partnership agreements.
• Scope and develop viable programs with community partners that are mutually beneficial to both organization’s missions.
• Manage events related to partnership and community recruitment at partner sites.
• Ensure effective planning, implementation and evaluation of program events and activities.
• Plan and implement formal and informal partner recognition activities.
• Regularly meet with community liaison interns, giving them work direction, feedback, and guidance.
• Record activity in client records as required by grant guidelines.
• Develop and execute annual work plan to accomplish goals as established by Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.

PERFERRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 1-year of experience working with survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault including dating violence, stalking, human trafficking or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individual or a family member, including a child.
• Minimum of 1 - 2 years previous experience in a role focused on relationship building, community engagement in diverse communities.
• Experience in community networking, case coordination for multi-disciplinary teams, providing a safe environment for victims/survivors and demonstrated organizational skills required.
• Must comply with rules and regulations of the 2DEF, local hospitals and law enforcement agencies.
• Must have reliable, personal transportation.
• Case management principles.
• Must possess proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant Microsoft office required.
• Background check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Social media management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Community engagement: 2 years (Preferred)
• Volunteer management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Events management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $32,000