Coordinator, Community Outreach

FORDHAM University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University’s Bronx Green Jobs Center seeks a Coordinat or of Community Outreach to build relationships with Bronx residents and local partners, lead field-based outreach, and support intake and enrollment processes. Opening in early 2027 at 585 East Fordham Road, the center collaborates with higher education, K-12, nonprofits and employers to provide microcredential programs in green sectors.

Travel up to 30% within NYC and evening/weekend outreach are required; bilingual English/Spanish

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Personal or professional experience with the U.S. justice system.

Responsibilities

• Community Engagement & Outreach: Plans and executes local outreach strategies to raise program awareness, builds trusting relationships with community members, and connects with local organizations, grassroots groups, and service providers.
• Participant Support & Resource Navigation: Helps individuals navigate systemic barriers by connecting them with essential community resources, wraparound supports, and public transit options.
• Onboarding Support: Assists candidates through the initial engagement and enrollment process with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.
• Collaboration & Strategy: Works closely with the Intake and Enrollment Coordinator and broader BGJC team to align outreach tactics with strategic goals and organizational priorities.
• Storytelling: Identifies and elevates authentic personal stories of trainees and partners across outreach channels to build community trust and boost program engagement.

Skills

U.S. justice system experience

Social service networks familiarity

Flexible hours

Travel within NYC

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Senior Advisor for External Affairs, the Coordinator will serve as a key point of contact for community members and local partners. This role will focus primarily on building relationships within the local community (especially individuals and families who have been justice-impacted, and organizations who support them), leading field-based outreach initiatives, and supporting individuals as they navigate the intake and enrollment process.
The Bronx Green Jobs Center seeks a highly motivated, compassionate, and community-driven Coordinator of Community Outreach to drive local engagement and expand access to opportunities at BGJC for justice-impacted Bronx residents.
About the Bronx Green Jobs Center

The Bronx Green Jobs Center ( BGJC ) is a transformative collaboration led by Fordham University with the community to prepare individuals for careers in New York’s rapidly growing green economy. Our mission is to empower individuals from underserved communities — such as young adults and formerly incarcerated individuals — by providing the technical training, resources, and wraparound services necessary for them to pursue and launch sustainable careers.
Opening in early 2027 at 585 East Fordham Road, BGJC’s collaborative structure includes other institutions of higher education, K-12 schools, community-based organizations, and industry/employer partners. BGJC is designed to provide trainees from the community access to specialized career-ready microcredential programs in high-demand fields such as solar/PV panel install and repair, urban agriculture, electric vehicle (EV) charger installation, energy efficiency, and more. In addition to technical training, participants will receive the “soft” and durable skill development necessary to help them compete in the modern workforce.

Essential Functions

Community Engagement & Outreach
Plans and executes local outreach strategies to raise program awareness, builds trusting relationships with community members, and connects with local organizations, grassroots groups, and service providers.

Participant Support & Resource Navigation
Helps individuals navigate systemic barriers by connecting them with essential community resources, wraparound supports, and public transit options.

Onboarding Support
Assists candidates through the initial engagement and enrollment process with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach.

Collaboration & Strategy
Works closely with the Intake and Enrollment Coordinator and broader BGJC team to align outreach tactics with strategic goals and organizational priorities.

Storytelling
Identifies and elevates authentic personal stories of trainees and partners across outreach channels to build community trust and boost program engagement.

Essential Functions Note

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Personal or professional experience with the U.S. justice system.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Familiarity with social service networks, wraparound support structures, and local resources (such as public transit navigation).

Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed to attend community events and conduct outreach.

Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% within NYC for field-based outreach and events.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact empathetically and professionally with community members, partners, and team members.

Ability to follow a strategic plan and adapt tactics based on community needs.

Familiarity with basic digital tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) for scheduling, communication, and tracking outreach efforts.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Minimum Hourly Salary

Minimum Hourly Salary 50

Maximum Hourly Salary

Maximum Hourly Salary 50

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number PT148P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/06/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Please check the level of frequency that best describes the physical demands that are required for the position.

Sitting Not Required

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Not Required

Hearing, Listening, Talking Not Required

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

• * Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have personal or professional experience with the U.S. justice system?
  • Yes
  • No