Community Engagement/Outreach Coordinator

Community Solutions, Inc.; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick time

Medical and Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Community Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Community Engagement/Outreach Coordinator for the MAP program in Barstow, CA.

The role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with local officials, community-based organizations, and the public to advance the agency's outreach goals. You will coordinate public relations activities, participate in events, document outcomes, and collaborate with leadership to align outreach with program objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team; demonstrates leadership by example.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel) and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, and sustain strong relationships with community officials at all levels to enhance collaboration and support for agency initiatives.
• Serve as a professional representative of CSI and its funders by maintaining a polished business appearance and demeanor at all public and community engagements.
• Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the agency's programs, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate representation and compliance in outreach activities.
• Cultivate and strengthen long-term partnerships with community-based organizations to support mutual goals and expand the agency's presence within the community.
• Coordinate, lead, and actively participate in public relations activities, including speaking engagements, community events, council meetings, and public forums.
• Identify, plan, and implement community service projects that align with agency objectives and address local needs.
• Accurately document and report on community outreach activities, including event participation and outcomes, to share with internal leadership and funders.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the QA Subcontractor Coordinator and Program Director III to align outreach efforts with program goals.
• Provide support and coverage for team functions as needed and perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the success of outreach initiatives.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Decision-making

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field

Tools

MS Office 365

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

GoToMeeting

Job description

Description

Community Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and passionate Community Engagement/Outreach Coordinator to join our team at our Adult Multi-Dimensional Anti-Recidivism Partnership (MAP) located in Barstow, CA. MAP is an innovative program dedicated to engaging the community and providing rehabilitative programming for justice-involved individuals. We focus on promoting long-term, self-sustaining skills through vocational training and personal development services. This unique model hosts a variety of sub-contractors at one site to reduce barriers for clients. The primary function of this position is to serve as a liaison between the organization and the community by establishing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with local officials, community-based organizations, and the general public. The role involves coordinating and participating in community events, conducting public relations and outreach efforts, identifying community service opportunities, and ensuring effective communication between the agency and external stakeholders. This position supports program goals through collaboration, event documentation, and consistent communication with internal leadership.

Essential Functions

• Develop, establish, and sustain strong relationships with community officials at all levels to enhance collaboration and support for agency initiatives.
• Serve as a professional representative of CSI and its funders by maintaining a polished business appearance and demeanor at all public and community engagements.
• Acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the agency's programs, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate representation and compliance in all outreach activities.
• Cultivate and strengthen long-term partnerships with community-based organizations to support mutual goals and expand the agency's presence within the community.
• Coordinate, lead, and actively participate in public relations activities, including speaking engagements, community events, council meetings, and public forums.
• Identify, plan, and implement community service projects that align with agency objectives and address local needs.
• Accurately document and report on community outreach activities, including event participation and outcomes, to share with internal leadership and funders.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with the QA Subcontractor Coordinator and Program Director III to align outreach efforts with program goals.
• Provide support and coverage for team functions as needed and perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the success of outreach initiatives.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, must be willing to work evenings and weekends during specials program events.

Hourly Rate: $26.45

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan, we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

CSI understands clients and staff have been impacted by trauma. CSI is becoming a trauma-informed organization by hiring individuals with existing experience in trauma-informed practices as well as supporting ongoing staff development with trauma-informed practices. This will include learning to recognize symptoms of trauma and how to respond, through training starting at orientation and throughout their career at CSI. CSI is committed to systematically evaluating the integration of the trauma-informed values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment at all levels of the organization's policies, procedures, and structures to guard against the possibility of re-traumatization. To learn more about Community Solutions, visit our website at: www.csi-online.org.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field required.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project coordination capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team; demonstrates leadership by example.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, as well as virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and GoToMeeting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Benefits

• Two (2) weeks' vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.