Community Engagement Coordinator

AmeriCorps; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living Allowance

Training

Stipend

Job summary

A community service organization seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator in Buffalo to promote tech skills and foster partnerships. The role involves communicating with community members and program partners, utilizing marketing strategies to raise awareness, and providing tech support. Aimed at individuals aged 17 and above, this full-time position offers an education award and training upon successful completion. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for community development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Familiarity with technology and willingness to learn.
• Ability to build relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with prospective partners and resolve inquiries.
• Utilize marketing tools to raise awareness of the Tech360 program.
• Help draft agreements and onboard partners.
• Assist community members with tech support.
• Foster relationships to develop collaborations.
• Act as a liaison between community and host site.

Skills

Communications

Education

Computers/Technology

Job description

Community Engagement Coordinator – AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps members are crucial personnel needed to fulfill the goals of Mission: Ignite’s programs, blending volunteer efforts with identified organizational goals to serve as part of the Mission: Ignite team in collaboration with host sites. As ambassadors for the mission and as part of the Mission: Ignite team, AmeriCorps members will participate in professional development and training opportunities, learning various applicable skill sets that may be useful in future careers. The members will also participate in service opportunities as part of AmeriCorps cohorts and develop a network of mission-minded people in the local region.

Member Duties

• Communicate with prospective partners, host site supervisors, and other representatives about the Tech360 program; resolve questions or concerns as they arise
• Utilize marketing tools to increase awareness of the digital divide and the Tech360 program
• Help draft the agreements with Tech360 program partners; organize the process of onboarding a Tech360 partner
• Regularly communicate with the community about the importance of tech skills; help individuals with tech support, as appropriate
• Foster both new and existing relationships to discuss services and develop new collaborations
• Act as a liaison between the community, the host site, and Mission: Ignite
• Help host sites boost the number of Tech360 program participants

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service; Living Allowance; Training; Stipend.

Terms

Car recommended.

Service Areas

Community and Economic Development.

Skills

Communications, Education, Computers/Technology.

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program: Community Engagement Coordinator

Program Start/End Date: 10/01/2025 - 08/31/2026

Work Schedule: Full Time

Age Requirement: Minimum: 17 | Maximum: 99

Program Locations: NEW YORK

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 10/01/2025 To 08/31/2026

Listing ID 125530

Contact

Ailana Catanzaro
701 Seneca St
Buffalo NY 14210
716-823-7248
[e-mail]
www.missionignite.org