Community Engagement Specialist, Refugee Resettlement

Requisition #: req10309

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: Full-time (40-hours/week)

Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.

The Community Engagement Specialist will primarily be responsible for engaging the local community partners, and church and faith-based organizations within a specific designated geographic area to identify and develop resources for individuals and families within the community. This individual is also responsible for community engagement, recruitment, and the coordination and education of volunteers and community partners.

This position is expected to perform effectively with moderate to independent supervision, while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate existing church/faith-based partnerships;
• Identify and develop relationships with new churches/faith-based organizations in the area;
• Assist in developing collaborative efforts between church/faith-based partners and Bethany;
• Arrange for and schedule information meetings at churches/faith- based/community organizations to build a network of awareness of the needs of the community and resources and support that the church and community can provide;
• Build relationships within local churches/faith communities and community organizations and develop co-sponsorships to support individuals and families;
• Track and report all contacts in the system;
• Develop annual goal of an identified number of faith and community organizations to develop relationships with to support the community;
• Develop collaborative efforts with businesses, civic organizations, and other interest groups in the community;
• Direct efforts to strengthen Bethany’s relationship with community partners by maintaining professional relationships with them and providing regular updates on the need of the community;
• Update the database of church and community partners and track activity on the database;
• Provide monthly reports on partner activities;
• Initiate community projects including but not limited to identifying community events that agency can participate in and promoting program information to community partners;
• Participate in community activities that will help enhance agency’s visibility and raise awareness within the community about the needs of the community;
• Represent the agency in a competent, professional and responsive manner;
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner;
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervision;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Public relations Marketing, Biblical Studies or a related field;
• Demonstrated skills working with the faith-based community and volunteers;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with management, churches, and the general public;
• Detail oriented with demonstrated organizational and analytical skills;
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions;
• Active motor vehicle license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment.