Community Organizer develops and coordinates social service programs to communicate and raise awareness of services and resources available to the community. Networks with community leaders and officials to raise awareness of specific social or environmental issues. Being a Community Organizer plans and devises action plans to access resources. Organizes community members to work toward a common goal supported by staff and volunteer workers. Additionally, Community Organizer may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Organizer work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Community Organizer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
**This position will take place in the Binghamton/Elmira area**
CARES of NY, Inc. (CARES) collaborates with and supports our communities towards the creation of systems that end and prevent homelessness. We envision that all people have access to safe, affordable housing and the social supports to remain housed. CARES offices are in Albany, NY, however our customers and partner agencies are located throughout 37 counties in NYS. That is approximately 65% of the State. We have been growing since 1990, with most of our new hires made recently.
POSITION TITLE: Community Organizer in Binghamton/Elmira
DEPARTMENT: Planning Team
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Planning
SUMMARY The Community Organizer is a vital high-energy role that proactively builds relationships in the community. The role supports the activities established/developed by the Continuum of Care Boards and Membership to address homelessness. This role is crucial in meeting the requirements set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlined in the prepared Scopes of Work signed with affiliated Continuums of Care (CoC). The Community Organizer will support the Planning Team Lead and will have the following primary activities:
Requirements
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.
EDUCATION
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience;
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year working experience in a related field, or relevant coursework.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
LOCATION / TRAVEL
WORK WEEK
Full-time role, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday with hours flexible between 7:30am-6:00pm.
HOURLY RANGE
$25.00-$27.00 an hour
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Non- Exempt
CARES is an equal opportunity employer. At CARES, we believe that a diverse set of life experiences is important to informing and enhancing our work to end homelessness. We believe that communities including people of color, people from low-income backgrounds, people with lived experience of homelessness, LGBTQ people and persons of a variety of gender identities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
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