Team Up- Community Engagement Coordinator

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Colorado; On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful comple

Living Allowance

Job summary

Team Up AmeriCorps in Southwest Colorado seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to support two projects: developing Interactive Information Guides and planning community convenings to educate the public and strengthen partner relationships.

The role emphasizes engagement with community members, care partners, and SWCC stakeholders, contributing to improved access to services and community well-being.

Qualifications

• Communications and outreach skills essential for engaging diverse communities.
• Ability to develop informational guides and support materials for community programs.
• Strong writing and editing capabilities for preparing guides and communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop Interactive Information Guides by interviewing community members and drafting guides linked to the SWCC Resource Directory.
• Plan Community Convenings such as resource fairs and care partner meetings to educate the public and strengthen partner relationships.

Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Writing/Editing

Job description

Team Up- Community Engagement Coordinator

Team Up AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. Through collaborative service, Team Up AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Each Team Up AmeriCorps member serves directly at a non-profit, school, or government agency called their Host Site. Members serving at different Host Sites are all part of the Team Up AmeriCorps member cohort; the cohort meets periodically to connect, learn, and build community together. Members are placed at Host Sites based on their specific skills and interests, as well as their desired location of service. We have both Full- and Part-time positions in a variety of focus areas. All positions require a motivated individual that is committed to improving the well-being of community members in beautiful southwest Colorado. Position focus areas include, but are not limited to: youth development, restorative justice, immigrant resource navigation, economic mobility, housing security, social emotional learning, and early childhood education.To view the full position description and see other available positions, visit https://teamup-swco.org/open-positions/.Team Up values the diversity of our community. In principle and in practice the diverse nature of our board, staff, and volunteers is recognized as one of our best assets. We respect each individual’s unique gifts and prohibit unfair or discriminatory practices against anyone because of age, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category.

Member Duties :

CCI (Community Connections, Inc.) is looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator. CCI is a nonprofit that connects people with disabilities, developmental delays, and complex needs to the resources they choose to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. CCI is the nonprofit home for Southwest Colorado Cares (SWCC), a community care hub improving care coordination and access to health and social services across Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties. The Coordinator will serve on two projects: developing Interactive Information Guides by interviewing community members and drafting guides linked to the SWCC Resource Directory, and planning Community Convenings such as resource fairs and care partner meetings to educate the public and strengthen partner relationships.

Program Benefits :

• Training
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance

Terms :

• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Car recommended

Service Areas :

• Community Outreach.

Skills :

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Writing/Editing.

Team Up- Community Engagement Coordinator