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 FEC Community Liaison is responsible for contributing to the day-to-day operation of the East Flatbush FEC including building connections with other staff members, local residents, and community partners. The Community Liaison will work in collaboration with the Full Time Community Liaison to cultivate and maintain community partnerships and collaborations with community members. The Community Liaison provides customer service and community collaboration that boost the strength-based approach of the center. Informed by the FEC protective factors, the Community Liaison will help foster and promote positive interactions for all visitors. The Community Liaison provides community information and supports and promotes all FEC offerings to local community residents and groups.

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 pro-actively establishing relationships and new groups.
• Able to work in collaboration with other FEC team members (FT community Liaison, director, Family Advocate) to establish new community partnerships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with two (2) years of professional experience in community-driven-programs working directly with children, youth, and families.

• Lived and/or worked in the East Flatbush community

• Knowledge of community engagement and organizing.

• Strong interpersonal skills, be able to connect with and engage children, youth and families.

• Proficiency in MS Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred:

• Ideal candidates will be from or have a deep connection with East Flatbush.

• Experience in community organizing and/or customer service.

• Available to work occasional evening or weekends as needed.

• Bilingual (Creole/Spanish/English)

20/hrs a week

$27/hr.