Part-Time Community Advocate—Environmental Equity

Impact Community Action; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

IMPACT Community Action in Columbus, OH seeks a part-time Community Advocate to collect community views, identify needs, and inform residents about environmental equity, solar energy, weatherization, and electrification. The role involves canvassing, calls, and meetings with a goal to inform BIPOC residents and drive community engagement.

The Advocate will build relationships, attend diverse meetings, assist with recruitment for IMPACT programs, relay feedback to managers, and educate the public

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid Ohio driver license and insurability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in social work, non-profit, or community engagement preferred.
• Resident of Columbus Opportunity Neighborhoods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with community members and leaders.
• Main point of contact with the community.
• Attends meetings (community, governmental, school boards, neighborhood, environmental).
• Assists with recruitment for IMPACT programs (Empowered!).
• Collects community feedback and relays to IMPACT managers.
• Understands environmental issues and shares accurate information.
• Educates about IMPACT programs and opportunities with partners.
• Completes and submits reporting forms, including hours worked, promptly.
• Represents the Agency in a courteous, professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public Speaking

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Problem Solving

Innovation

Decision Quality

Action Orientation

IMPACT Programs

Friendly Demeanor

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Ohio Driver License

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience in social work / non-profit / community engagement preferred

Residence in Columbus Opportunity Neighborhoods preferred

Job description

IMPACT Community Action in Columbus, OH seeks a part-time Community Advocate to collect community views, identify needs, and inform residents about environmental equity, solar energy, weatherization, and electrification. The role involves canvassing, calls, and meetings with a goal to inform BIPOC residents and drive community engagement.

The Advocate will build relationships, attend diverse meetings, assist with recruitment for IMPACT programs, relay feedback to managers, and educate the public