About Cultivate Initiatives:

We are a group of people who work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of initiatives and support. We build communities from the inside out through community engagement and action, workforce development, community healthcare services, and alternative housing. 

Program/Department Summary:

Housing & Sheltering 

General Position Summary:

The Engagement Program Coordinator helps establish and facilitate relationships with volunteers and neighbors in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village pilot program. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Volunteers at Menlo Park Safe Rest Village

Accountability:

Accountable to Housing & Sheltering Director

Compensation/Benefits

• $24-26/hour DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the success of a non-profit organization.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and professional growth.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build and expand a dynamic and creative engagement pilot program at Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, involving Menlo Neighbors, Cultivate Initiatives staff, and outside neighbors
• Develop healthy, mentoring relationships with neighbors and staff in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village program 
• Facilitate a safe, supportive, collaborative, and structured environment for neighbors, staff and volunteers
• Support program unity by participating in a team approach when providing services
• Build and maintain relationships / partnerships with community partners to provide opportunities to neighbors in the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, such as tickets to events and special activities
• Create and maintain relationship with individuals and local businesses to facilitate in-kind services and material donations in consultation with the Community Engagement & Action Director
• Build and maintain relationships with Menlo Park Safe Rest Village volunteers
• Expand community partnerships to increase workshop & programmatic offerings
• Maintain accurate records & meet all database input needs for donations, volunteer hours, volunteer information, and other engagement related data
• Lead or participate in events for Cultivate Initiatives, especially pertaining to the Housing and Sheltering initiative. 
• Represent Cultivate Initiatives in the community (at events, fundraisers, and learning opportunities) 
• Attend and participate in monthly Safe Rest Village staff meetings
• In collaboration with Retention Specialists, procure donations for participants who need retention resources. 
• Facilitate engagement activities (i.e. enrichment, mentor groups, skills training) for both participants residing at the SRV and who have been placed in permanent housing to aid in retention. 
• Maintain accurate community bulletin board
• Create and update monthly events calendar for Menlo Park Safe Rest Village
• Maintain and organize art supplies and track engagement-related donations
• Ensure appropriate materials are available for workshops
• May perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Able to work effectively in a highly chaotic, unpredictable and loud environment
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed approach and harm reduction strategies
• Ability and strong desire to connect with people 
•  Previous experience working with the houseless community

Preferred Skills/Abilities: 

• Peer Support trained
• Background in community engagement and donation procurement experience is highly valued.Previous experience in teaching/training or facilitation role

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods, and ability to stoop and kneel frequently
• Ability to speak and hear to use telephone
• Ability to effectively use computer, lift paper and files
• Ability to push, pull reach for and lift articles up to 40 pounds
• Ability to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle