We are now seeking a Community Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator. This person will coordinate community outreach initiatives, volunteering events and opportunities, and will increase community , building and maintaining relationships with individuals and organizations in Brevard. There is a strong focus on reaching out to community groups and organizations to explore partnership opportunities, to include our faith-based supporters.
TCHP is a small close-knit group and the ability to interact closely with this group, our board and our partners is vital. Please email us if you wish to apply.
Job Description – Community Outreach Coordinator
The Children’s Hunger Project is a 501(c)(3) providing weekend nutrition to at-risk Brevard students since 2010. We began serving 27 students in one school and have grown to serve 4,300 students weekly at 60+ schools and agencies. Working for The Children’s Hunger Project provides a strong sense of purpose and an opportunity to serve your community,
Description
The Community Outreach Coordinator will coordinate community outreach initiatives to include volunteer opportunities. This individual will work to increase community awareness and maintain/build relationships with individuals and organizations affiliated with Brevard County, to include the faith community. Responsibilities include working occasional weekend and evening events which allows flexibility for hours during the work week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all volunteer staffing efforts of the organization to include food packings and other events.
- Analyze current participation of organizations and identify areas of opportunity.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative community outreach plan targeting volunteers and donors.
- Actively reach out to community groups and organizations to explore partnership opportunities.
- Organize, attend and/or participate in events (ie. in-house and community outreach and/or fundraising events) such as:
- Packing and food donation events
- Fight Child Hunger 5K
- Love A Kid Luncheon
- Various ongoing festivals and annual events
- Volunteer recognition events
- Assist in promotion of TCHP via FaceBook and other social media
- Prepare collateral for special events (i.e. tent, event box, brochures, pledge cards, fliers, etc.).
- Responsible for loading/unloading vehicles.
- Assist in warehouse utilizing manual pallet jack loading/unloading of food items to include lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Lead and participate in packing events as needed.
- Coordinate or assist in coordination of special projects, i.e., donation campaigns, back-to-school and summer break programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required
- Proven customer service and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be an integral part of a team
- Ability to stand for long periods to time and lift up to 50 lbs
- Available to work evening and weekend hours
- Dependable transportation
Desired
- Event Planning or project management experience
- Experience recruiting and coordinating a large number of volunteers
- Marketing experience
Benefits include
Paid vacation accrued at 2 weeks per year
11 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
The Children’s Hunger Project complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Based on your knowledge/research of TCHP, can you tell us how you would represent our cause? Maximum – 2 min pitch
What are your ideas for creating more awareness of our cause? How/who would you reach out to?
Regarding faith community contacts in Brevard, those actively engaged and those who we want to engage with TCHP, what would your plan be to maintain and further build relationships with them?
Work Location: Cocoa, FL
Please email us if you wish to apply.
