Community Programs & Outreach Lead

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group Term Life

Supplemental Life

AD&D

Sick Leave

Vacation

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Leave

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

457 Deferred Comp

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Qualified Adult Benefits

Childcare Assistance

Free TARC Use

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to design and coordinate outreach events, train staff and volunteers, assess social service needs, and develop programs with agencies. This role works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities in meetings.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in social services, with strong communication and grant research skills. ADA accommodations available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Science or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of social work, social service, community service or related experience.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates community outreach events, activities, and services.
• Conducts training needs assessments, develops training curriculum, trains employees and volunteers and provides technical assistance.
• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures with staff, councils, boards and representatives from agencies.
• Designs and coordinates the production and distribution of promotional and informational materials and brochures, press releases, public relations activities, and public service announcements.
• Prepares and presents educational programs to community groups and organizations.
• Attends meetings and organizes and coordinates social service and community outreach programs, projects and activities with agencies or departments to provide information, to publicize available services and to maintain positive public relations.

Skills

Four years of social work experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Science or related discipline

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to design and coordinate outreach events, train staff and volunteers, assess social service needs, and develop programs with agencies. This role works independently under limited supervision and reports major activities in meetings.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of experience in social services, with strong communication and grant research skills. ADA accommodations available.