What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Organizer position at Rising Ground, Inc?
Overview
About the Program: Jamaica Community Partnership organizes local public and private stakeholders; builds their capacity to support and stabilize families; and engages them with ACS and other City agencies through coordinated service referral, community-led programs, community awareness efforts, and informing City policy and practice related to child and family well-being.
Job Summary: The community organizer will perform work involving planning, implementation, coordination and monitoring of community. The Community Coordinator will actively create and sustain partnerships. He or she will seek service linkages and communication with intergovernmental agencies and community-based organizations.
Responsibilities
Conduct outreach to the community (individually and as a team member) to build strong relationships with community members, residents, businesses, and community groups • Maintain relationships with members and stakeholders in the community • Provide referrals to programs and opportunities in the community • Coordinate and promote workshops and events where community stakeholders and agencies partner to communicate and deliver• Assist with maintaining data tracking systems for program activities• Liaison with community-based organizations and city government to build synergy and expand programmatic offerings • Coordinate and promote themed events geared towards program goals where community organizations and members communicate• Help identify new community groups, public and private initiatives with which to build relationships• Help identify emerging community issues to help guide the communities response • Work with CPP Program Director to create and deliver outreach materials, talking points and presentation materials • Document all work including meeting minutes, referrals, etc. • Provide opportunities for community members to work and celebrate together in order to foster a sense of belonging, pride and mutual responsibility.
Qualifications
• At least 3 years’ experience working in community-based programs serving children, youth and families. Bachelors Degree Required
• Community organizing experience and knowledge required • Knowledge and experience conducting outreach required • Experience with the Jamaica Community required • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required • Experience with presentations and/or training diverse groups preferred • Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes late evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Supervisory ResponsibilityNo.
Work Environment:• Cubicle space• Community events, meetings, forums – virtual and in person.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: • Full time• 35 hours per week.
Travel (if required): • Ability to travel with-in and around the community.• Drivers license (preferred) to utilize mobile resource vehicle
Physical Requirements:• Ability to lift 50 pounds
Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Company Overview: Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity is shown not just through our work with supported people but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
