Community Liaison

Overview
The Community Liaison plays a vital role in fostering relationships between our organization and the community we serve. This position is responsible for promoting programs, facilitating communication, and ensuring that community needs are met through effective outreach and engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for social work, with the ability to connect with diverse populations and advocate for resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community outreach programs to raise awareness of available services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, stakeholders, and local leaders.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in services and opportunities for program development.
• Manage social media platforms to promote initiatives and engage with the community effectively.
• Collaborate on fundraising efforts to support community programs and initiatives.
• Organize events and workshops that foster community engagement and education.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, program participation, and community feedback.

Skills

• Strong background in Home Care or related fields, demonstrating an understanding of community needs.
• Excellent leadership abilities to guide teams and inspire collaboration among stakeholders.
• Proficient in market analysis to identify trends and opportunities within the community.
• Experience in program development to create effective initiatives that address identified needs.
• Skilled in social media management for promoting programs and engaging with the public.
• Administrative proficiency to handle documentation, reporting, and project management tasks efficiently.
• Project management experience to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Serve as the point of contact.
• Community relation management – knowledge of a local community’s needs and the ability to interview others to get needed information are essential qualities
• Conflict resolution – community liaisons are often responsible for identifying the root cause of disputes and using negation tactics to encourage resolution
• Public speaking – community liaisons need strong public speaking skills to present at public and private meetings
• Marketing – promotional skills are essential for community liaisons to effectively share their organization’s message with a local community
• Interpersonal skills – a critical duty of community liaisons is building trusting and effective partnerships to facilitate engagement and outreach. To do this, they must be able to quickly relate with many different types of people
• Administrative skills – it is common for community liaisons to perform general administrative duties as assigned
• Writing skills – creating documentation and written reports is common for community liaisons
• The idea person will be required to use the following software in a typical workday:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Computers (Windows PC or Mac)

This role is essential for bridging the gap between our organization and the community, ensuring that we are responsive to the needs of those we serve.

** If you feel you are the right person for this job, please reach out to us at (336) 331-3371 and submit you resume to learn more about this position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $1.00 per week

Expected hours: 3 – 5 per week

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location: In person