Community Outreach Coordinator

Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as "living classrooms."

The Target Investment Zone, an identified zone of programming of Living Classrooms Foundation, contains the Broadway Overlook Community Center, Under Armour House at Fayette, the P.O.W.E.R. House, and the Park House at Patterson Park, which are major community service hubs. The Workforce Development Department provides job-training, essential skills workshops, industry recognized certification trainings, and various workforce development initiatives at all our centers in the TIZ for unemployed and disadvantaged adults. The major goals are to positively impact communities with direct services; provide workforce development and job training; and increase education and service-learning opportunities.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will represent Living Classrooms Foundation and work with the Director of Workforce Development at the UA House to develop and implement strategies and initiatives that will increase visibility and increase program enrollment in Workforce Development various trainings and programs. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated enthusiastic, and aware of community partners and resources. The Community Outreach Coordinator reports to the Director of Workforce Development at the UA House.

· Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, and other communication opportunities.

• Develop partnerships to assist in the implementation of appropriate support services to program participants.
  

• Effectively recruit and screen program participants for various Workforce Development programs.
  

• Assist in the organization of program�s special events.
  

• Conduct orientation sessions of potential program participants on a monthly basis.
  

• Track and report outreach performance
  

• Additional duties as assigned.
  

· Knowledge of Living Classrooms vision, mission, and services.

• Knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms.
  

• Ability to pay attention to details and manage multiple projects at one time.
  

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs and time pressures.
  

• Ability to disseminate information clearly and concisely.
  

• Ability to communicate professionally and build relationship with coworkers, partners, and program participants.
  

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships internally and externally.
  

• Proven relationship building skills to support collaboration and partnership as necessary.
  

• Ability to track, analyze, and adjust programs and processes as necessary.
  

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or at least 3-4 years of conducting outreach, community engagement, case management.

• Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.