Community Outreach Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for increasing program visibility through ongoing marketing/community outreach activities for the Senior Services Program.

Please apply online at www.youthrivefl.org 

Only completed and signed applications will be considered.

Full Time Position- Benefits Eligible: Vacation, Sick, PTO, Employer paid health benefits, Vision & Dental Plans, 403B retirement, 14 company paid holidays,  Pet Insurance, Basic $30,000 Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment  Insurance (AD&D). Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the design and development of outreach plans, strategies, goals, and program materials.
• Plans, organizes and/or attends community events to promote Senior Services Program.
• Assists in the distribution and delivery of program resources to agency program sites and throughout communities within the service area.
• Prepares press releases, program newsletters, and coordinates fundraising events as needed.
• Identifies and develops MOU’s with local organizations that would strengthen the program’s ability to meet community needs.
• Tracks and evaluates all MOU’s to determine ongoing effectiveness.
• Recruits, places, retains, and supports volunteers for Senior Services activities as well as track/report hours as necessary.
• Attends and actively participates in training programs, staff meetings, and other meeting/trainings.
• Serves as program representative on local boards, councils, roundtables, etc. as directed by Supervisor.
• Responsible for staffing designated “Disaster Recovery Centers” during post disaster activities.
• Support the organization's marketing and outreach efforts by assisting with social media content creation, event promotion, and community communications.
• Organizes and prioritizes all assignments as directed.
• Participates in regular safety, storm and fire drills.
• Prints, disseminates, and/or submits reports, documents, and files as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Maintains professionalism, a positive image, and effective working interactions with co-workers, clients, and all outside contacts within the community.
• Uses and follows the policies/procedures of You Thrive Florida, including but not limited to Personnel Policies, Occupational Health and Safety policies, payroll policies/practices, etc.

NON-ESSENTIAL/SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

Performs any additional duties as directed or assigned by supervisor, management staff, program director or You Thrive Florida management staff. This description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

JOB STANDARDS:

Education: Associates degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or related field required with Bachelor’s degree in these fields preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience in community outreach, partnership development, or program coordination required. Five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Licenses & Certifications: Valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by Company’s current carrier.  Subject to Federal, State and Local legal requirements/background checks/clearance for working with a vulnerable population.

CRITICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, & EXPERTISE:

Physical Requirements: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  Sitting, standing for long periods of time, use of fingers, arms, hands and legs and voice/talking are constant. Good eyesight (correctable) and hearing (correctable) are essential.  Squatting, walking, handling, grasping, stretching/reaching, bending at the waist, driving and light lifting and/or carrying (up to 15 lbs.) are frequent.  Pushing, pulling, kneeling, balancing, turning, feeling, medium lifting and/or carrying (up to 50 lbs.) are occasional.

Equipment:  Computer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, multi-line phone and other small office and instructional equipment and vehicle.

Skills & Expertise: Ability to work with limited direction.  Knowledge of organizational methods.  Skills in completing work with a high degree of accuracy.  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.  Ability to establish effective working relationships with people, including supervisors, peers, vendors, and clients.  Ability to compile data from various sources, departments, etc.  Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.  Expertise in the operations of Word processing, and Window based applications.  Ability to use and operate personal computer and general office equipment.  Skills in customer service and dealing with difficult individuals.  Ability to work in a multi-task environment.  Ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB FACTORS:

Job Location: Primary location is currently in Hernando County. However, this position can be relocated at any given time for any reason with sufficient notice provided.  Extensive travel is required throughout the service area to include Hernando, Lake, Sumter, and Polk Counties.

Work Environment: While performing the responsibilities of the position, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the employee will encounter.  Office environment and working with others frequently.  Working with office equipment is frequent.  Occasionally outdoors and operates a vehicle.

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