Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and nurture collaborative and effective relationships with community stakeholders in order to provide relevant offerings and programming around key issues of significance to the community.
• Work collaboratively with local public-school staff to engage the participation of families in developing, implementing, and participating in the Family Enrichment Centers' offerings.
• Gather and disseminate resource material and referral information regarding issues and themes significant to the East Harlem community and of importance to the FEC participants.
• Train community residents, program participants, and staff in the skills of outreach, engagement, and recruitment in order to ensure full utilization of FEC programs and activities.
• Identify and develop emerging community leaders to assume leadership roles as mentors, teachers, group leaders, and constituent representatives on matters of collective impact.
• Attend Community Board meetings, school meetings, and other community-based meetings as appropriate.
• Identify and maintain up-to-date information on key community issues and trends impacting children, youth, and families.
• Promote opportunities for youth, families, and community residents to participate in FEC program planning and implementation.
• Provide opportunities for community members to work and celebrate together in order to foster a sense of belonging, pride, and mutual responsibility.
• Supervise interns and volunteers, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with funders to develop, track and evaluate program efforts and outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional experience; or a High School diploma and five (5) years of professional experience.
• Successful experience should be in community organizing, building partnerships, and/or community-led programs.
• Knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to the FEC community.
• Outstanding people/interpersonal, community organizing, collaboration, and advocacy skills.
• Comfort and ease in facilitating groups of families, adults, and community stakeholders are required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and collaboratively with all levels of staff, participants, and community members, with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings or weekends as needed to attend community meetings/events and/or program activities.
• Deep understanding of the East Harlem Community.

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard