Community Advocate- PT

Hope Enterprises; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hope Enterprises in Williamsport, PA is seeking a part-time Community Programs Coordinator to help coordinate Teen Link and Aktion Club activities for youth with diverse abilities. The role emphasizes building life skills, social connections, and community involvement, with a flexible schedule around 10–15 hours per month.

You will also identify volunteer opportunities, coordinate events at various locations, and communicate with participants, families, and partners to ensure meaningful,

Qualifications

• A parent/guardian, family member, or community member passionate about creating opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities.
• Comfortable connecting with families and community organizations to help people engage with the community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Teen Link activities to build life skills, independence, social connections, and community involvement.
• Coordinate Aktion Club members, activities, and quarterly meetings at various locations.
• Identify and coordinate meaningful community activities, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships.
• Communicate with participants, families, Hope team members, and community partners as needed.
• Provide a parent/family perspective to ensure activities are meaningful and accessible.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination for activities and events.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Headquarters-Williamsport - WILLIAMSPORT, PA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Teen Link: Help coordinate Teen Link activities for transition-aged youth, with a focus on building valuable life skills, independence, social connections, and community involvement.
• Aktion Club: Help coordinate Aktion Club members, activities, and quarterly meetings held at various locations throughout the community.
• Help identify and coordinate meaningful community activities, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships.
• Communicate with participants, families, Hope team members, and community partners as needed.
• Provide a parent/family perspective and feedback to help ensure activities are meaningful, accessible, and responsive to participant needs.
• Assist with basic planning, scheduling, communication, and coordination for activities and events.

Qualifications: Ideal Candidate

A parent/guardian, family, or community member who is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities, is comfortable connecting with families and community organizations, and enjoys helping people build relationships and become more engaged in their community.

This is a flexible, community-based role intended to average approximately 10-15 hours per month, with more or fewer hours depending on programming and activities.