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The AmeriCorps Community Partner Coordinator strives to build trust and awareness among targeted client populations most in need of our services and activate the local community to get involved. This role represents Rebuilding Together in the community and engages in critical research and engagement with community groups and leaders. They identify opportunities to collaborate with community partners to better serve our clients and community and cultivate partnerships among community members and stakeholders throughout their research. The AmeriCorps Community Partner Coordinator will develop a partnership strategy by district/neighborhood and focus on learning what the needs of the community are and listening to those from the area. They will be building criteria for partnership, assessing how we can support each neighborhood, going to community meetings, doing research, highlighting key organizations to partner with, and helping our affiliate expand and deepen strategic partnerships.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Required
● Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel or similar
● Solid interpersonal skills and ability make connections and build relationships with both volunteers and clients
● Comfort with speaking and presenting in front of large groups--experience training or teaching adults/volunteers is a plus
● Ability to work with diverse clients, volunteers, and staff to create a friendly, helpful atmosphere
● Ability to work equally well on independent projects as well as on collaborative, team projects
● Positive and optimistic attitude, good problem-solving skills
Preferred
● Experience with construction, home repair, and housing issues
● Ability to work on multiple tasks in a growing and changing environment, with flexibility/adaptability
● Volunteer service experience; managing or coordinating other volunteers is a plus
● Able to absorb complex information quickly and communicate that information effectively
● Well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible
● Ability to compose professional written communications for a variety of audiences, including social media (Facebook, Twitter, e-Newsletter)
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/volunteering experience
Description of Physical Demands
● Must be able to navigate an active construction site, including: climbing stairs and ladders, standing, lifting, and carrying for extended periods of time over difficult terrain.
● Must be able to use a computer and phone for extended periods of time.
● Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis as part of their responsibilities to assist with the delivery of tools and materials.
● Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a regular basis as part of their responsibilities to bring materials to meetings, such as boxes of pamphlets, screen and projector, etc.
● They must be able to travel independently to meetings in the community and in client homes
● They will assist with several rebuilding days during the term—as such they must be able to walk, climb stairs, stand, lift, and carry for extended periods of time.
Other Requirements
● Access to reliable transportation for daily commute
● Comfort with traveling via public transportation throughout the work day (or willingness to learn)
● Valid driver’s license and driving record to allow use of affiliate-owned or –rented vehicles or trucks
● Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202
● Comply with AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities listed in 45 CFR § 2520.65
To learn more about our benefits and/or commitment requirements, visit our FAQ page on our website at www.rebuildingtogether.org/capacitycorps.
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$83k-106k (estimate)
02/06/2024
04/16/2024
LIMA, OH
50 - 100
2010
STANLEY BAUMAN
$10M - $50M
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