Outreach Coordinator

SUMMARY 

The Outreach Coordinator's primary responsibilities are to establish an effective network of contacts within the community and participate in the recruitment and placement of disconnected youth aged 18-24 into our workforce development and educational programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Visit various sites throughout Kern County to promote our workforce development and educational programs and to recruit potential work experience (FIELD's WEX) participants.
• Locate and research local organizations to establish partnerships for the work experience (FIELD's WEX) program outreach and recruitment activities.
• Maintain and enhance a positive image of the organization through presentations and networking. 
• Identify the leader of the work, church, social groups, etc. to communicate and educate them about our programs and have them assist us in recruitment and promotion of our FIELD's WEX program.
• With permission, visit sites such as churches, stores (supermarket, swap-meets, homes, mobile home parks, etc.) to set up tables/booths and educate the community about the FIELD's WEX program. 
• Participate in street outreach and visit local residences–areas of high poverty with a high volume of the target population–to inform them of our FIELD's WEX program. 
• Develop and distribute informative marketing materials targeting disconnected youth aged 18-24, to educate and encourage them to participate in our FIELD's WEX program. 
• Collaborate with the FIELD's WEX program team and contribute to the development of an effective structure for outreach and recruitment.
• Maintain a database of recruitment sites and recruitment method(s). 
• Collect and analyze data on local community and participant demographics.
• Data entry of all gathered participant information.
• Document and provide reports to management on progress toward goals. 
• Submits required reports in a timely manner, such as recruitment, demographics, mileage logs and time-sheets.
• Assist potential participants in navigating the FIELD's WEX program, being their main point of contact. 
• Support Case Manager(s) in scheduling appointments with potential participants to enroll in FIELD's WEX program. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to learn policies and procedures for FIELD and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
• Must be able to learn the ethical guidelines as outlined by FIELD, WIOA, and federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate to a diverse population. 
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Must be detail oriented and organized.
• Must be a team player.
• Must know the basic skills of using a computer/laptop, cell/phone/texting, emailing, scanning/photo copy machine, and GPS for directions.
• Must be able to work independently and in teams, have time management skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to work outside traditional hours, as needed, to recruit participants.
• Must be outgoing and able to speak and share our programs with unknown people.
• Must be professional, courteous and decisive. 
• Must be able to learn about FIELD’s programs (EPIC, CTE, CCEC), Cesar Chavez history, and share this information with potential participants and others. 
• Must always promote inclusion and cultural competency.
• Skills and abilities to avoid conflict or deescalate a situation.
• Must be able to motivate potential participants to join.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Previous experience working with the public for outreach efforts, required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Must have valid driver’s license and personal automobile insurance. 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel up to 75% as needed/required. Must be willing to drive your own vehicle daily, with long distances, as needed. (Mileage reimbursement for travel provided).

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Bilingual in Spanish, required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, reach, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to walk and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.