JOB TITLE: Community Programs Specialist

DEPARTMENT(S): Programs

REPORTS TO: Vice President

FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly (Based on 30 hours per week)

JOB PURPOSE: Driven by our mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, the Community Programs Specialist will create and manage effective recruitment and retention strategies to increase parent participation and community engagement. This position will work closely with the VP and Program Directors to ensure a wide range of community programs, services, and activities that address the needs of girls and their families. In support with VP and Program team, the Community Programs Specialist will plan, develop, market, and execute diversified, innovative, needs-based social, emotional and cultural special events and community programs. The Community Programs Specialist will also assess the needs of our communities and families and establish wrap-around services, including but not limited to mental health access, food access, and other resources as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Embrace our mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold in action by exhibiting our core values: inclusive, accountable, brave, and joyful in the implementation of the Girls Inc. Affiliate Model with special emphasis on the Program Logic Model.
• Build and maintain community-wide support for Girls Inc. of Memphis programming through networking and cultivation of relationships with people and businesses.
• Plan and implement an effective recruitment plan/system to ensure all activities are at capacity with a diverse population of families that mirror our community
• Plan, coordinate and execute local events within the community (informational tables, health fairs, give-a-ways, etc., to help reach adults and the community
• Work collaboratively with the Development department to maximize agency visibility and recruitment opportunities
• Cultivate strong relationships with partners, community officials and local businesses
• Identify resources and partners to provide necessary wrap-around supports including but not limited to food access, utility/rent assistance, stable housing, physical/mental health supports
• Provide excellent verbal and written communication with a variety of audiences including but not limited to: peers, leadership team, parents, business owners, girls of all ages, board of directors
• Be relentless in connecting families with programs and communities with resources and wrap-around services.
• Demonstrate consistent dedication in the face of adversity, adaptability and flexibility
• Exhibit strong time-management, prioritization, and project management skills while holding self and others accountable
• Plan and implement a system of regular contact with participants to inform recruitment, retention and wrap around service needs and wishes including but not limited to: care calls, text messages/reminders, satisfaction surveys/interviews
• Provide backup support when and wherever needed
• Provides referrals to resources and services for youth/families as needed
• Utilizes technology provided in order to perform job efficiently and effectively and to document all activities
• Actively seek personal and professional growth opportunities for self, including participation in conferences, training, meetings, certifications and seminars
• Approach work with a focus on girls on their terms and advocate on their behalf- inclusive
• Focus on thoughtful qualitative and quantitative inquiry for continuous improvement- accountable
• Take ownership and proactive action for overall agency success- brave
• Find the light and joy in the work through positive interactions with others- joyful

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must model the Girls Inc. mission of a Strong, Smart, and Bold individual exhibiting strong leadership qualities and a can-do attitude
• Minimum two-year experience with a diverse population of girls, families, staff and volunteers
• Knowledge of/interest in youth development and community engagement
• Demonstrated abilities in incorporating diversity of cultures, ethnicity, languages abilities, and socioeconomic background in work with staff and in programming
• Demonstrated ability to network, communicate and build strong and genuine relationships
• A sense of humor and a desire to be an integral member of a learning community
• Integrity
• Computer proficient
• Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 25 lbs.
• A valid TN driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum policy requirements as established by Girls Inc.
• Ability to work nights and weekends