Job Openings

Community Outreach Coordinator (Full-time)

Overview: The Outreach Coordinator will expand and coordinate the outreach program to further HAND”s goals.

Position Duties:

Neighborhood Outreach:

  • Work with the program committee to achieve the goal of the outreach program.
  • Attend community meetings, listen to and assess the needs and interests of neighbors.
  • Represent HAND at community events.
  • Serve as the resource person to groups interested in volunteering.
  • Prepare reports to management on outreach efforts.
  • Develop and monitor outreach budget.
  • Develop, market and implement neighborhood training curriculum and agendas.

Communications:

  • Manage external communications for HAND through the website, print media, electronic newsletter, and social media.
  • Coordinate fundraising events.
  • Contribute to collecting and maintaining photo files.

Fund Development:

  • Research and write non-housing related grants.
  • Record and acknowledge gifts.
  • Maintain donor records.

Housing:

  • Support HAND’s housing goals by conducting community outreach and playing a support role for housing projects and programs.
  • Support the acquisition and renewals of Memorandum of Understandings (MOU’s) with community partners.

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Housing development experience or background
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Strong grant-writing skills
  • Public Speaking skills
  • Experience with fundraising events
  • Ability to work with and value input from community leaders and local neighbors
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word – word processing software; Excel – Spreadsheet software, and Constant Contact – database software. Experience in Web-site management and social media use required.

Resumes will be accepted through July 22, 2016 at close of business