Resilience & Community Outreach Coordinator

Common Ground; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Wellness plans

Fringe benefits (including Calm App)

Job summary

Common Ground in Rochester Hills is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to support the RHRC program. You will plan, implement, and evaluate outreach initiatives to engage individuals, families, and community organizations needing support after the mass violence event.

The role involves developing partnerships, organizing educational events, managing volunteers, and coordinating digital communications to raise awareness of services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in victim services or crisis intervention/mental health services
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community outreach strategies to increase visibility and utilization of the center's services
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, faith-based groups, schools, first responders, healthcare providers, and government agencies
• Serve as a liaison between the Resiliency Center and the broader community to ensure services are accessible and responsive to local needs
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational workshops, community advisory strategic planning group, resource fairs, support groups, and other community-centered events
• Develop outreach materials such as brochures, psychoeducation, newsletters, and social media posts to promote center services and events
• Manage digital communications and social media presence to increase community awareness and participation
• Conduct community surveys, focus groups, or informal interviews to gather input and assess local needs
• Collaborate with the resiliency center team to build and adapt programs based on input received from people served

Skills

Outreach strategy

Partnership building

Community engagement

Liaison between center and community

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Common Ground in Rochester Hills is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to support the RHRC program. You will plan, implement, and evaluate outreach initiatives to engage individuals, families, and community organizations needing support after the mass violence event.

The role involves developing partnerships, organizing educational events, managing volunteers, and coordinating digital communications to raise awareness of services.