Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Lawton, OK
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Administers outreach programs that engage, support, and collaborate with the community to develop and expand relationships. Being a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as the organization's liaison with various constituents and stakeholders. Assists with the coordination of events, managing volunteers, and applying for grants. Additionally, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- ITS MY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
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Ardmore, OK
OTHER
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Job Details
Job Location: Remote - Ardmore, OK - Ardmore, OKPosition Type: Full TimeSalary Range: UndisclosedJob Shift: DayDescription
Position Summary
Safe Families Oklahoma (SFO), a program of It’s My Community Initiative (IMCI), is a mission-driven, innovative strategy for strengthening vulnerable families offering temporary living solutions for children. We focus on minimizing the risk for abuse or neglect, while giving parents the time and support they need to help their families thrive, through the engagement of community partners to recruit and support a volunteer network of host families, coaches, and family friends.
The Safe Families Community Engagement Leader provides leadership and direction for the development and execution of church, volunteer and community partner engagement in their region. Establishing relationships with churches, volunteers, and community stakeholders to ensure a robust network of resources and connections to support vulnerable families in their respective communities.
Essential Job Functions
- Build and cultivate partnerships with government entities, nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, or service providers for the purpose of generating referrals and support services for families in crisis and their children
- Collaborate with the Safe Families Director, program team and marketing partners to ensure outreach and development strategies and materials are effective for local community
- Support the ongoing development of the Safe Families program including assisting with fundraising efforts, proposal writing, record keeping, report generation
- Track partner engagement and follow-up of resources and referrals
- Raise community education and awareness of vulnerable families and Safe Families Oklahoma
- Point person for recruitment efforts, to include church recruitment, volunteer fairs or community networking events throughout the year
- Point Person for engaging area volunteers through recruitment and beginning the volunteer onboarding process
- Develop Community Outreach Team to further support engagement
- Support Regional Hosting and Referral Coordinator related to participant families
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, non profit management, or related field, required or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
- Training regarding providing social services to vulnerable families and/or child welfare issues, preferred
Experience
- Experience working with database/management information systems, preferred
- 3 years of familiarity or experience with faith-based or similar programs/services, to include outreach, intake, and case management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Frequent in-state travel
- Demonstrate understanding of barriers facing families that seek support from Safe Families, consistently demonstrate rapport building and interact in a manner that is non-judgmental
- Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy
- Knowledge of area services and community systems serving children and their families
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening/weekend hours, as needed[edit][edit]
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- 15 Days Ago
- ITS MY COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
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Lawton, OK
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Remote - Lawton, Ok - Lawton, OK Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Day Description Position Summary Safe Families Oklahoma (SFO), a program of It’...
- 15 Days Ago
- Crisis Preparation & Recovery
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Lawton, OK
FULL_TIME
- Under the direct supervision of the Divisional Operations Manager, a Client Engagement Specialist is the first point of contact for Crisis Preparation and Recovery outpatient clients. The primary resp...
- 26 Days Ago
- Community Access Inc.
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Lawton, OK
FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
- Direct Care Staff /HTS /Job Coach with Sign on Bonus ($500)(Lawton) ADDITIONAL $3000 Bonus potential through DSP Program. We are hiring passionate Caregivers / HTS / DSPs to work in homecare setting. ...
- 10 Days Ago
- Dart Phone
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Ardmore, OK
FULL_TIME
- Dartphone offers subsidized phone and internet service for low income households through the Lifeline & ACP programs. We are hiring a supervisor to grow the business in the Ardmore area by helping bui...
- 22 Days Ago
- Oklahoma Complete Health
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LAWTON, OK
FULL_TIME
- You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll hav...
- 13 Days Ago
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- Greenheart Exchange
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Lawton, OK
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- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Lowes
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Lawton, OK
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- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Sni Financial
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Lawton, OK
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- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
- JC Penney
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Lawton, OK
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Grifols
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Lawton, OK
- Do you want to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to improve the lives ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Lowes
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Lawton, OK
- We are happy you have taken time out of your day to check out this Retail Sales Associate opportunity with Lowe's. Do an...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- SNI Financial
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Lawton, OK
- COMMERCIAL LENDER - LAWTON, OK - SALARY -DOE - 5+ YEARS EXP - ONSITE ESSENTIAL DUTIES Engages in business development ac...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Boot Barn
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Lawton, OK
- Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other u...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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