What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time) position at New Economics for Women?
Organization Summary
Since our founding in 1985, New Economics For Women (NEW) has maintained that economic stability and mobility is a fundamental human right. Standing in the way of that right is a complex system of barriers that keeps underserved families, particularly women and children, in a cycle of generational poverty. Over the last 35 years, NEW has addressed this complex system of barriers, and continues to deliver on its mission to spark economic mobility through wealth creation programs, services, housing, education, entrepreneurship and advocacy for economic justice. As of 2021, NEW has evolved to annually serve nearly 17,000 people and has developed over 1,600 units of affordable housing across 15 housing developments, built and rehabilitated 110 affordable single-family homes, built more than 200,000 square feet of community, public school and health clinic space, and created two high-performing charter elementary schools. We are invested and proud of our model and position to drive forward innovative solutions that help families experience economic mobility. Join our team of champions for economic justice!
Position Summary:
The Outreach Resource Coordinator will work closely with the Program Manager to strengthen and/or develop relationships with local public and private community based organizations. The Outreach Coordinator will be knowledgeable of the East San Fernando Valley area, community leaders and business groups. As an ambassador for the organization, this person is also responsible for actively supporting the overall mission and vision of NEW.
Candidate Profile:
Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess the following expertise, experience, and skills to successfully fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined below:
Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist the Program Manager in conducting assessments to create goal-oriented action plans for each segment along the East San Fernando Valley (ESFV) Light Rail Transit Project. This includes canvassing small businesses along the ESFV Light Rail Transit Project to develop the most responsive and targeted strategy.
● Assist with the program’s outreach efforts to local elected officials, community/business groups and partners
● Outreach Coordinator goal is to meet program goals as designated by the program manager.
● Coordinate, and conduct business workshops/meetings to prepare small businesses to apply for specific grants.
● Manage a large client database to assure client profiles are complete, and accurate.
● Reporting to the Program Manager monthly goals, milestones reached and information needed to prepare program impact reports.
● Create and maintain attendance logs for each workshop/meeting coordinated or hosted.
● Attend the weekly meetings and the quarter department and MTA meetings
● Create and maintain a welcoming, orderly, and neat environment
● Greet and assist individuals with exceptional customer service
● Performs other duties based on business needs or as assigned.
● Follow all NEW policies and procedures for employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Community engagement: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Van Nuys, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22