Overview

Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons, but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is a warm and welcoming community gathering place in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is a space where any member of the community can come for support, information and to participate in or lead activities (called “offerings). The FEC is a home-like setting, which reflects the community, and offers programming and resources that promote family well-being and empowerment. In partnership with FEC staff, families will drive the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the centers. Families who participate in the programming will be encouraged to share their expertise by volunteering at the center and given meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and peers. The goal of the FEC is to strengthen families’ protective factors and build community connections, capacity and resilience and increase overall wellbeing.

The Community Liaison will work to maintain the FEC computer technology activities, social media accounts, and FEC resource guides; they will develop marketing materials, work on community membership, take active steps to recruit volunteers, and ensure that they are valued members of the FEC. In addition, the Community Liaison will communicate and create a network of resources by joining community district committees, attending local school meetings, and building relationships with local faith-based groups, libraries, community-based organizations as well as business associations. The Community Liaison will promote and recruit for FEC activities by providing presentations on the FEC and its mission to local community groups. The Community Liaison will organize and help facilitate community events to promote FEC outreach.

Responsibilities

• A proven leader and have knowledge of community organizing.
• Knowledgeable about marketing and technology.
• Warm, outgoing, enthusiastic, and can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and groups from a diverse community.
• Someone who has a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated; and believes that trust is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and programs.
• Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment, and being tasked with multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
• Able to involve others in decision-making processes, promote cooperation, and possess a strong commitment to results.
• Solution-focused and skilled at proactively establishing relationships and new groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of professional experience;
• OR a high school diploma/GED with five (5) years of professional experience in community-driven-programs working directly with children, youth, and families.
• Knowledge of community engagement and organizing.
• Reside in or near the East Flatbush FEC community, or reside close enough to arrive in a timely manner, in the event of an emergency.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to connect with and engage children, youth, and families
• Experience inputting data, running data-driven reports, and using the information to make programmatic decisions.
• Experience using technology and marketing experience
• Experience developing and running street outreach events, developing community partnerships, and developing community resources.

Preferred:

• Experience in any of the following areas: political campaigns, grassroots organizing, street outreach and/or developing community programs and services.
• Bilingual (Creole/Spanish and English).
• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

35/hrs a week

Benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k matching)

$52,000/Annually