Community Outreach Coordinator

pDescription/ppHourly Rate: $20.00/ppbr//ppstrongPOSITION SUMMARYnbsp;/strong/ppThe Community Outreach Coordinator is a newly established role in response to Wayside Waifs’ Strategic Plan and recent Community Needs Assessment. This role supports Wayside’s growing community outreach programs, including public vaccination clinics, TNR, pet food pantry, and spay and neuter services, serving both owned pets and the people that love them.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongPRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIESnbsp;nbsp;/strong/polliImplement the growing Community Outreach Program, which may include TNR programs, community vaccine clinics, spay/neuter events, street volunteer teams, pet food pantry, and food/supply distribution events, among others.nbsp;/liliAssist with the process to gather and assess data related to community needs, priorities, feasibility, and opportunities as needed.nbsp;nbsp;/liliCollaborate with various community organizations, animal welfare organizations, social service organizations, civic leaders, and other stakeholders.nbsp;/liliAssist with scheduling and implementation of Community Outreach Events.nbsp;/liliServe as event lead or co-lead, including set up and tear down, volunteer training, and point of contact for clients at Community Outreach Events.nbsp;/liliEndorse and support the use of volunteers in all areas of work being performed.nbsp;/liliPromote Wayside’s mission, goals, and objectives.nbsp;/li/olpstrongPRIMARY TASKS amp; DUTIESnbsp;/strong/pulliCollaborate with other departments as appropriate to implement regularly scheduled community outreach events.nbsp;/liliPick up and deliver donations and resources from and to community partners.nbsp;/liliTrack and report necessary data to measure progress and success of all outreach initiatives.nbsp;/liliRepresent Wayside Waifs at community events, including information fairs and resource events.nbsp;nbsp;/liliAssist in the recruitment, training, and management of Community Outreach Volunteers and communicate additional volunteer needs with the Community Outreach Manager.nbsp;/liliPromote the program’s availability in the community.nbsp;/liliEstablish and maintain strong relationships with community partners to provide resources for pets and people.nbsp;/liliEngage directly with community members seeking assistance and/or participation in programs in a manner that builds trust and respect.nbsp;nbsp;/liliConnect community members with additional community resources as needed.nbsp;/liliProactively identify and communicate meaningful stories of impact to the Donor Relations Department to support donor engagement and mission-driven storytelling efforts.nbsp;/li/ulpstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES/strongnbsp;/pulliExcellent communication and customer service skills.nbsp;/liliEnthusiasm for building relationships and connecting with community members.nbsp;/liliNon-judgmental attitude and open mindedness, even in difficult situations.nbsp;/liliHigh level of organization and ability to manage many different components of the Community Outreach program: scheduling, customer service, resource management.nbsp;/liliAbility to recruit, develop, train and direct a high performing team of volunteers.nbsp;/liliComfortability interacting with dogs and cats to be able to fill in and support where necessary at community events.nbsp;/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongPOSITION REQUIREMENTSnbsp;/strong/ppuEducation/Experience/u/pulliHigh School Degree or highernbsp;/lili2+ years of outreach programming experience, community-based programming, or similar work-related job experience/liliExperience working with diverse communitiesnbsp;/liliExcellent communication and presentation skills/liliAbility to apply common sense and problem-solving skillsnbsp;nbsp;/liliAbility to recruit, screen and train volunteer instructorsnbsp;nbsp;/liliSpanish speaking preferred/liliAnimal handling and/or Vet Assistant experience (or willingness to learn) preferrednbsp;/liliComputer skills, which include basic knowledge of Microsoft office productsnbsp;/li/ulpuWorking Environment/unbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/pulliBoth office and outdoor settingsnbsp;/liliMust have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be willing to drive Wayside Waifs’ vehicles/liliWilling to travel to area locations in year-round weather conditionsnbsp;/liliAbility to use computer, telephone, copy machines, media equipment/liliMay be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noise level is moderate to high, frequently working with and exposed to a variety of animals/li/ul