ABOUT: CISC is a non-profit organization, founded in 1972, that supports immigrants and their families by creating opportunities for them to succeed, while honoring their heritage. We provide youth, family, and senior services including preschool, after-school, ESL/naturalization, in-home care case management, and healthcare navigation programs. We serve immigrants who speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Vietnamese, Spanish and additional languages at our office locations and numerous community-based sites throughout King County, Washington.

Our core values are Community, Compassion, Empowerment, Equity, and Inclusion. Read more about our core values, Land Acknowledgement, and equity statement at .

JOB SUMMARY: The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing outreach plans, cultivating, building, and maintaining relationships with the community. They also coordinate outreach events and workshops. Additionally, the Community Outreach Specialist helps motivate and encourage older adults to participate in activities at community and senior centers. They coordinate resources to reduce barriers to accessing social activities. The service areas include Greater Seattle and King County, and extensive outreach activities are conducted in various settings.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop outreach plans and strategies that are in line with the organization's goals and objectives.

• Monitor and analyze outreach metrics, such as event attendance, website traffic, and audience engagement, to assess the effectiveness of outreach strategies.

• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

• Conduct needs assessments and gather feedback from community members to identify their priorities, challenges, and aspirations.

• Collaborate with internal teams to plan and coordinate outreach events, workshops, and presentations to engage the community

• Organize and conduct workshops, presentations, and training sessions to address the ongoing interests of participants and volunteers.

• Create promotional materials, such as flyers, brochures, and social media content, to support outreach efforts.

• Identify and develop partnerships with other organizations, agencies, and businesses to expand outreach opportunities and resources.

• Perform other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, sociology, social work, community development, or a related area with two years paid positions in community-focused organizations experience.

· Experience working with diverse communities and populations.

· Demonstrated success in developing and implementing outreach strategies.

· Ability to communicate across diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

· Empathy, active listening, and the ability to connect with people from various backgrounds are important for fostering trust and collaboration.

· Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate outreach activities, events, and initiatives effectively.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

· Creative problem-solving skills to address community needs and overcome challenges in outreach efforts.

· Bilingual in English and Chinese, and ability to read and write Chinese a plus.

· Valid Washington State driver’s license, own car, and auto insurance

· Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with social media platforms.

· Employees must reside in Washington state and be within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

BENEFITS:

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

· Flexible Spending Account

· Life insurance

· Accrue up to 8 hours paid sick leave per month.

· Accrue up to 8 hours paid vacation per month.

· Accrue up to 3 paid floating holidays annually.

· 10 paid holidays annually

· 401k Retirement plan (with employer discretionary contribution matching contribution)

· Transportation stipend (available for staff required to work at the Seattle office location)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• community focused work: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Cantonese (Preferred)
• Mandarin (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver's License and access to a car (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person