Outreach Coordinator

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for community Outreach to customers, public and private organizations and service providers.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with relevant public and private authorities and service providers.
• Ensure quality program delivery providing a range of supportive services designed to promote economic self-sufficiency.
• Protect the privacy of customers and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of service.
• Coordinate customers and the completion of Food Program applications at distribution sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Attend relevant community events and meetings to support the agency programs; including evening and weekend events or meetings as needed.
• Prepare all required reports requested by the agency and the funding source in a timely manner.
• Recruit participants, coordinate, and conduct Neighborhood Meetings.
• Perform quarterly performance evaluations and feed back on colleagues when requested.
• Participate in personal and professional development activities, including staff meetings, conferences, and training opportunities, as identified and approved by supervisors.
• Responsible for adherence to policy guidelines established by the agency and funding sources.
• Travel throughout service area as needed.
• Overnight travel may be required for trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Demonstrated ability as a strength-based leader.
• Demonstrated ability to present materials to community groups.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or other form.
• Must have proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Internet)
• Demonstrated communication skills both oral and written.
• Must be highly organized and people oriented.
• Successful clearance of DHHS Central Registry and criminal history record check.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and pass MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review/motor vehicle check.
• Must comply with Agency smoke free and drug free policies.
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.

Salary : $20