Community Engagement & Volunteer Strategy
The Prospect KC, Kansas City, MO, United States
The Prospect KC is a social enterprise dedicated to addressing food insecurity in communities affected by food apartheid. By improving food access, providing nutrition education, and offering culinary job training, the organization aims to empower residents and promote sustainable community development. The Prospect KC also supports entrepreneurship opportunities to foster economic growth in underserved areas. Their mission focuses on creating equitable and lasting impacts in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations. Your duties will include coordinating volunteers, community events, developing and implementing engagement strategies, facilitating communication across diverse groups, and supporting project management efforts to achieve program goals. Additionally, you will act as a liaison to ensure partnerships and programs align with the organization's mission of addressing food insecurity and empowering local communities.
Qualifications
Strong Interpersonal Skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and groups
Experience in Community Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement, with a focus on inclusion and equity
Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to address various audiences
Proficiency in Project Management, including planning, organizing, and executing community-focused initiatives
Passion for social impact, food justice, and community empowerment
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when required
Knowledge of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area's social and cultural fabric is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
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Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As a Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations. Your duties will include coordinating volunteers, community events, developing and implementing engagement strategies, facilitating communication across diverse groups, and supporting project management efforts to achieve program goals. Additionally, you will act as a liaison to ensure partnerships and programs align with the organization's mission of addressing food insecurity and empowering local communities.
Qualifications
Strong Interpersonal Skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse individuals and groups
Experience in Community Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement, with a focus on inclusion and equity
Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to address various audiences
Proficiency in Project Management, including planning, organizing, and executing community-focused initiatives
Passion for social impact, food justice, and community empowerment
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when required
Knowledge of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area's social and cultural fabric is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Nonprofit Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
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