Application Closing Date: March 31, 2023

Job Category: Social Services
Primary Location: Los Angeles 90011
Reports To: Community Engagement Manager
Direct Reports: None
Seniority Level: Associate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Type: Full Time
Travel: No

POSITION SUMMARY
South LA All In (SLAAI) is a seven-year initiative to address longstanding racial and socioeconomic inequities in South Los Angeles – with a focus on underserved areas east of the 110-freeway. South LA All In will strengthen the community’s economic recovery from COVID-19 while positioning residents and businesses to benefit economically from major events and development in Los Angeles leading to the 2028 Olympics.

Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in creating a meaningful and intentional community engagement strategy to support CRCD’s comprehensive approach to community development. The coordinator will lead the coordination and facilitation of a wide range of community engagement and capacity building initiative throughout the South Los Angeles community, including collaborative meetings, community surveys, listening sessions, focus groups, resource fairs, neighborhood meetings, symposiums, conferences, and capacity building workshops. The coordinator will provide support and direction a team of 4-6
AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engagement Specialists Vistas and 8 Parent Ambassadors to support the organization’s community engagement efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Outreach, partner & collaborate with key strategic community organizations, stakeholders, local groups, and the faith-based community in South Los Angeles.
• Coordinate the implementation of a Community Advisory Board.
• Coordinate Regional Collaborative meetings across various sectors with CBO partners, government agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate & facilitate workshops, events, focus groups, and symposiums.
• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive, community resource database.
• Organize, attend, and present at relevant city, county, and government agencies, community, and neighborhood group meetings.
• Attend key meetings to inform strategy and brief CRCD Leadership on matters of public interest and concern, as needed.
• Provide support to 4-6 Community Engagement Specialist AmeriCorps VISTAs and 8 Parent Ambassadors.
• Support recruitment & enrollment of AmeriCorps VISTAs & Youth Interns
• Support facilitation of weekly trainings to AmeriCorps VISTAs
• Establish contact list of collaborators, partners, and community leaders in South Los Angeles.
• Assist with the preparation of various reports, data, and statistical information.
• Coordinate with Marketing & Communications team to coordinate community events.
• Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortability working in South LA, engaging with a diverse range of community members, organizations, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and familiarity of South Los Angeles.
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines.
• Access to reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law.
• Independent self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in facilitating group workshops.
• Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating events.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Combination of field and office environment.
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
• Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.
• This is not a work-from-home position.

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

• Encompass a “do whatever it takes approach” to serving our community
• Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.
• Be proactive, creative, flexible in determining, evaluating & resolving issues.
• Organize &prioritize multiple activities to meet all external & internal deadlines.
• Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
• Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
• Regular and prompt attendance in the office is required
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or executive team.

BENEFITS

• CRCD offers 85% employee paid and 50% dependent paid medical
• 401K eligibility to participate from day one and up to 3% matching after one year.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Whole Life Insurance, College Funding Plans/529 Savings Plan from Principal
• Pet insurance, Legal/ID Theft
• Generous work/life balance
• 14 paid holidays

CRCD is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for employment. As such, all CRCD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including new hires. All new hires must provide proof of vaccination on or before their start date; alternatively, new hires may request a medical or religious exemption on or before their start date. If a new hire requires a medical or religious exemption, CRCD will engage in the interactive process with the new hire; a new hire cannot begin working for CRCD until the medical or religious exemption application has been approved. Similarly, if a new hire is not yet vaccinated, CRCD will delay the start date until the new hire can provide proof of vaccination or approval of a medical or religious exemption application.

All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $49,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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