Outreach Coordinator/ Developer

Spirit Awakening Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts-based organization dedicated to helping underserved youth and children in the juvenile justice system realize their value and self-worth. Since 1995 we have been teaching the unheard the power of positive and productive expression through creative writing, visual arts, improvisation, and meditation.

The responsibilities of the Outreach Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

Program Participant Outreach and Support

• Outreach to participants to confirm attendance, regular check-ins, coordinate participants transportation, and confirm transportation to and from destinations;
• Prepare resource guidebook i.e. housing, employment, food banks, scholarships etc.;
• Attend planning meeting and each weekly session in support of the Master Teacher and program participants;

Community Outreach

• Connecting the organization with the surrounding community, through face-to-face and group informational gatherings in various communities, schools, probation facilities and faith-based institutions for our Mentoring Leaders Program;
• Suggest and implement potential partnerships or methods for engagement with the local community;
• Build, nurture and sustain strong community partnerships and relationships with local organizations;
• Keep a log of all contacted organizations and communities;

Field Trips and Special Event Planning

• Planning and executing outreach campaigns with local schools or organizations;
• Support with planning upcoming Field Trips and Special Events;
• Create flyers, invitations and advertisements (with approval of Art Director) and place in strategic locations around town and online;
• Manage monthly event calendar;

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Being able to problem-solve, communicate effectively, excellent writing skills, set priorities and goals, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines;
• Having initiative, critical thinking, and anticipating program needs;
• Being very organized and a team player;
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping;
• Non-profit experience as an administrator with some recruiting duties;
• Experience working with young adults is a plus;
• Effective interpersonal and public relations skills;
• Ability to graciously engages with differing viewpoints;
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus;

Since this is a program that serves youth, the selected candidate will need to pass a background check, and complete training in Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention.