Community Engagement Organizer
ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, Dearborn, MI, United States
Job Title: Community Engagement Organizer
Job Status: Full-time
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Community Engagement Organizer works to strengthen and deepen the organization’s relationships with communities in and around the Metro Detroit area. Increasing the visibility of issues that empower communities that are directly related to the organization. Responsible for leading and coordinating invitations to the organization and scheduling interviews. Engage in outreach and communication with other member organizations and the community, ensuring timely communication of information and materials. Maintain positive working relationships with members, community partners and stakeholders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Strategically represent the organization by maintaining a visible presence within the assigned communities
Facilitate onsite group visits from community partnerships including welcoming groups and conducting post-visit and follow ups
Identify opportunities to collaborate with community partners in order to help enrich the arts in local communities
Provide strategic opportunities to increase access to the organization for audiences in assigned communities
Leverage and/or build trusting, authentic relationships with a variety of community residents, leaders and organizations and find rewards in engaging different groups with new artistic and cultural experiences
Lead projects from development through implementation, garnering internal approvals as needed
Facilitate focus group meetings and community surveys as needed
May interpret/translate information for program participation as needed
Oversee volunteer program and integrate volunteers effectively into the organization to enhance performance and results of the programs
Work with HR to recruit volunteers and assign them in appropriate departments that require volunteers
Maintain database of community and institutional partnerships
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Arab/Middle Eastern issues and culture
Arabic spoken language is preferred
Skills
Community Outreach
Establish and maintain relationship with community members
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Abilities
Work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment to successfully organize and complete assignments
Maintain effective working relationships and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable public speaking and serving in a public facing role
Create opportunity for community members to engage in dialogue
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Minimum Degree Required:
Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Required Disciplines:
Community Engagement, Communications, or related field
Must be a highly motivated individual with 2-4 years’ experience working with communities. Must have experience in cultivating relationships by connecting with residents and community groups, identifying partnership opportunities, and implementing strategic and approved initiatives. Experience working with diverse volunteers, customers, and donors is required or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
None
Working Conditions Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required. The candidate must have the ability to work late hours and weekends, as requested.
Travel Required: Some travel required, must have reliable transportation.
Working Environment: Climate controlled office.
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Job Status: Full-time
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Community Engagement Organizer works to strengthen and deepen the organization’s relationships with communities in and around the Metro Detroit area. Increasing the visibility of issues that empower communities that are directly related to the organization. Responsible for leading and coordinating invitations to the organization and scheduling interviews. Engage in outreach and communication with other member organizations and the community, ensuring timely communication of information and materials. Maintain positive working relationships with members, community partners and stakeholders.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Strategically represent the organization by maintaining a visible presence within the assigned communities
Facilitate onsite group visits from community partnerships including welcoming groups and conducting post-visit and follow ups
Identify opportunities to collaborate with community partners in order to help enrich the arts in local communities
Provide strategic opportunities to increase access to the organization for audiences in assigned communities
Leverage and/or build trusting, authentic relationships with a variety of community residents, leaders and organizations and find rewards in engaging different groups with new artistic and cultural experiences
Lead projects from development through implementation, garnering internal approvals as needed
Facilitate focus group meetings and community surveys as needed
May interpret/translate information for program participation as needed
Oversee volunteer program and integrate volunteers effectively into the organization to enhance performance and results of the programs
Work with HR to recruit volunteers and assign them in appropriate departments that require volunteers
Maintain database of community and institutional partnerships
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Arab/Middle Eastern issues and culture
Arabic spoken language is preferred
Skills
Community Outreach
Establish and maintain relationship with community members
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Abilities
Work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment to successfully organize and complete assignments
Maintain effective working relationships and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable public speaking and serving in a public facing role
Create opportunity for community members to engage in dialogue
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements
Minimum Degree Required:
Associate degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Required Disciplines:
Community Engagement, Communications, or related field
Must be a highly motivated individual with 2-4 years’ experience working with communities. Must have experience in cultivating relationships by connecting with residents and community groups, identifying partnership opportunities, and implementing strategic and approved initiatives. Experience working with diverse volunteers, customers, and donors is required or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications
None
Working Conditions Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required. The candidate must have the ability to work late hours and weekends, as requested.
Travel Required: Some travel required, must have reliable transportation.
Working Environment: Climate controlled office.
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