Community Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

POSITION TITLE : Community Outreach Specialist STATUS : Exempt; FT Grade : 3

DEPT : Youth and Family Potential PROGRAM : Strong Families Suburban SALARY : $47K-$54K / yr Reports to : Family Services Manager

SUPERVISES : N / A

SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of overall outreach targeting families with children ages birth to five in the Willowbrook community. Working together with Willowbrook Coalition partners, this position’s responsibility is to demonstrate expertise in engaging diverse stakeholders in the community. They will be responsible for facilitating meetings and workshops and connecting children and families to high-quality early education opportunities and resources.

COLLABORATES WITH : Collaborates with Willowbrook Coalition partners, diverse stakeholders in the community, and YWCA staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collaboration and Communication

• Facilitation of Willowbrook Corner Coalition

Co-lead meetings and align coalition partners toward a common vision and create goals and action plans for collective impact.

Educate Willowbrook Coalition partners, medical facilities, businesses, etc about The Basics.

Paperwork and Reporting

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED : Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task, or other assignments, or participating in collaborations.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : Bachelor's or Master's degree in early childhood or related field required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The essential functions of the position require the operation of computers and other office equipment and movement between offices. The noise level is usually moderate. Movement requirements include walking, stooping, or kneeling. There may be a need to reach or to lift objects, such as packages or supplies. Communication needs include seeing, hearing and speaking. There will be periods of sitting, holding a telephone, and using computers. Must be flexible working remotely and in-person based on community and agency needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made for an incumbent to meet the essential responsibilities of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS : N / A

WORK SCHEDULE : Ability to work a flexible schedule, and travel within the DuPage County area. Monday through Friday 8 am – 4 pm with some nights or weekends needed based on the program’s needs.

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : Bachelor's or Master's degree in early childhood or related field required.