Community Outreach Specialist - Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Outreach Specialist identifies and coordinates all aspects of Rainbows United volunteer activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Identifies and coordinates all aspects of Rainbows volunteer activities.
• Tracks, monitors and reports volunteer data using the volunteer database.
• Manages volunteer recognition and retention efforts.
• Organizes Friends of the Heart recruitment, retention and engagement, manages communications and committees.
• Participates in community events to promote Agency volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers.
• Increases Agency visibility by conducting tours and coordinating outreach booths at events and fairs.
• Supports Development efforts by researching information, setting appointments, and sending correspondence.
• Provides content for monthly e-newsletter for volunteers.
• Provides updates for online content.
• Solicits in-kind donations for volunteer activities and special events.
• Interacts effectively with Agency staff and the public in a professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                           

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Public Relations or related field.
• Previous experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal & communication skills required.
• Experience supporting executive level staff & Board in a non-profit organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent problem solving skills required.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days.  Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.

Sitting:          6 - 7 hours in an 8 hour work shift; may occasionally alternate to standing or walking.

Standing:      1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.  Alternates to sitting on a frequent basis

Walking:       1/2 - 1 hour in an 8 hour work shift.

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FREQUENCY:   Never = 0%   Rarely = 1 - 10%   Occasionally = 11 - 33%   Frequently = 34 - 66%  Continuously = 67 %

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LIFTING:

WEIGHT                        FREQUENCY                           OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs.                       Frequently                                Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs.                     Occasionally                             File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs.                     Rarely                                       Equipment and boxes of supplies.

CARRYING:

WEIGHT                        FREQUENCY                            OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs.                       Frequently                                 Books, supplies and files.

11 - 20 lbs.                     Rarely                                        File boxes and copy supplies

20 - 35 lbs.                     Rarely                                        Equipment

Bending:                         Rarely                                       

Squatting:                       Rarely

Kneeling:                        Rarely

Climbing:                        Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping:                        Frequently  

Reaching:                       Occasionally

Fine Manipulation:          Continuously

Driving:                           Occasionally