Community Engagement Specialist

Job purpose

To support the community at large around topics related to victimization, and prevention.

Duties and responsibilities

Fundraising

• Plan, implement, and analyze fund development activities and fundraising events
• Identify and develop corporate, community, and individual prospects for the organization's fundraising priorities
• Oversee the administration of a donor mailing list and database
• Coordinate the design, printing, and distribution of marketing and communication materials
• Assist CEO in building relationships with community stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization
• Prepare, implement, and report activities of a comprehensive social media plan
• Manage the agency website as well as Constant Contact, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
• Develop and maintain branding standards

Outreach & Education

• Take the lead on community engagement in person and online. Actively increase the visibility of CVAC by means of community events, tabling, community education and social media presence
• Be the point of contact for other organizations who participate and organize community events that serve clients who may be effected by crime in the Broome County area and beyond
• Research and assist in the development of up-to-date, quality presentation materials for various community groups (youth, professionals, volunteers, etc.)
• Assist in prevention programming (adult, youth & campus) on an as needed basis, in person & virtually

• Facilitate education groups both provided curriculums and self-developed curriculums in person & virtually
• Work within the education team to organize curriculum development and upkeep of outreach & curriculum materials
• Communicate with various schools and community groups to create ongoing partnerships with CVAC (training, policy & support)
• Represent CVAC on various task forces and coalitions
• Maintain general monthly education & outreach statistics & organize community evaluations for tabling events as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications or related field preferred; Associate’s degree in mental health and/or equivalent experience; minimum one-year experience in education or public speaking.

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Reliable transportation and driver’s license required.

Experience working with volunteers and/or non-profits preferred.

Experience in education, creating social and print media preferred.

Must complete 40-hour rape crisis counselor training and an additional ten hours of ongoing, professional education each subsequent calendar year. After training and shadowing are complete, two on call shifts a month providing advocacy for the hospitals is required.

Working conditions

Position requires some travel. Occasional work evenings and weekends is required.