Literacy in Community (LINC) mobilizes resources in high-needs neighborhoods in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island to surround children with literacy-rich environments in their homes and neighborhoods. Our community-based approach fosters early literacy development to nurture generations of lifelong learners and empowers parents to become literacy advocates. LINC's vision is to harness the power that exists in every community to make literacy a value and a right of all children.A pioneer in the field of early literacy, LINC leads several collective impact initiatives in addition to its comprehensive programs and has won multiple Nonprofit Excellence Awards in recognition of its high level of Overall Organizational Management, including in Financial Management and for Excellence in Resource Development and Fundraising.

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist, Upper Manhattan (Inwood & Washington Heights)

Reports to: Director of Community and Family Engagement

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for maintaining, deepening, and growing our relationships with community-based organizations, community leaders, and other local institutions to ensure our Community Literacy Model is visible and valued at the community level. Reporting to the Director of Community and Family Engagement and working in collaboration with our program team, the Community Engagement Specialist is passionate about the two neighborhoods where they mobilize and commits to understanding these communities’ history, culture, challenges, and aspirations. The role builds community support for our mission and learns the social constructs, ecosystems, and nuances of two target neighborhoods in order to identify linkages or collaborations that generate enthusiasm about our Community Literacy Model. We are looking for someone who is passionate about community engagement and organizing with years of experience working in NYC neighborhoods. Ability to travel extensively across two neighborhoods to promote LINC is a must.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and grow new and existing relationships with community leaders and organizations to create community linkages, identify needs and uncover opportunities for collaborations in order to promote LINC’s mission and model
• Canvas and outreach in the two assigned communities, maintaining database of community partners, and consistently learning about resources and events in the community
• Table at community events and fairs, particularly when relationships can be fostered among community leaders, and community organizations
• Participate in Community Board meetings and other meetings related to our work
• Ensure goals are consistently met across two neighborhoods in accordance with our strategic priorities
• Help to increase effectiveness and collaboration among staff and departments
• Collect input from partners, learn the ins and outs of the local landscape, and report back to management and the team
• Ensure LINC’s Literacy Zones are consistently filled with books
• Performs all other job-related activities determined by the Director of Community and Family Engagement

Skills/Qualifications:Program delivery experience required

2 years of community engagement experience in an early education setting a plus

Excellent facilitation, and verbal/written communication

Spanish language or an additional language a plus

Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team

Experience working with diverse populations across NYC

Ability to travel throughout all 5 boroughs of NYC

Humor and Can Do attitude are highly valued

Knowledge of GSuite and Microsoft suite a plus

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to

Salary Range: $40K to $50K

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person