Community Outreach Specialist-HU533601

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Specialist supports the Director of Community Engagement in strengthening community partnerships, coordinating events, and expanding outreach efforts. This role assists with planning, communications, and engagement activities while also handling select administrative tasks such as scheduling, documentation, and tracking. The Specialist ensures that ICL Programs are represented effectively in the community and are in support of ICLs mission and goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Assist in coordinating community partnerships with schools, nonprofits, hospitals, local government, and other organizations.
• Support HUB tours, housing program visits, and outreach activities to promote services.
• Help organize community events, Consumer Advisory Board meetings, and external forums.
• Represent the ICL and HUB at community events and provide on-the-ground support.
• Assist with logistics for community events and meetings, including scheduling, set-up, and participant communications.
• Serve as a liaison between external affairs and community department and programs to ensure events, marketing, referrals, social media promotion
• Track attendance and maintain records of outreach and engagement activities.
• Draft flyers, outreach emails, and social media content to promote events and initiatives.
• Collect photos, testimonials, and impact stories for use in marketing and development.
• Help maintain community calendars and ensure deadlines for promotional materials are met.
• Maintain organized files, contact lists, and engagement records.
• Support the Director with scheduling, reporting, and light budget / expense tracking.
• Other assigned duties and projects

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