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Community Organizer

CWS
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About CWS:

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Purpose: 

The Community Organizer coordinates all logistics for community engagement opportunities by working with County/City, businesses, Universities/Colleges, ECBO’s, volunteers, co-sponsors, and faith/community organizations.  The CEC is also responsible for cultivating new relationships with a focus on sustainable supportive relationships.

Responsibilities:

Conducts outreach and support for new/existing relationships with potential partners, maintains positive working relationships.

  • Flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.
  • Educate existing and potential partners on the CWS Rochester resettlement program.
  • Social media and website maintenance oversight.
  • Attends and presents in monthly community meetings in order to share the challenges and strengths of refugee resettlement.
  • Support administrative aspects of programs to meet the objectives and goals.
  • Liaises with local/regional municipalities, businesses, Universities/Colleges, ECBO’s, volunteers, co-sponsors, and faith/community organizations for program support and development.
  • Coordinates co-sponsorship and community support teams with local local/regional municipalities, businesses, Universities/Colleges, ECBO’s, volunteers, co-sponsors, and faith/community organizations.
  • Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of programs.
  • Work with community members and other stakeholders to identify necessary programs and services, plan and manage outreach activities for increased awareness of programs.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to programs and services.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Coordinates co-sponsorship and community support teams with local local/regional municipalities, businesses, Universities/Colleges, ECBO’s, volunteers, co-sponsors, and faith/community organizations.
  • Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of programs.
  • Work with community members and other stakeholders to identify necessary programs and services, plan and manage outreach activities for increased awareness of programs.
  • Suggest and implement improvements to programs and services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Education: 2-year college degree preferred, strong organizational skills, public speaking, and social/human services advocacy

Experience:  

The successful candidate must have a minimum of one year’s previous work experience in human services/social advocacy related services, familiarity with U.S. refugee and/or immigration issues and terminology.  A background in community resources, case management or human service delivery is desirable.

Skills:

    •    Strong computer literacy with knowledge of word processing, social media platforms,      

         and database applications.

    •    Ability to use standard office equipment in performing varied activities.

    •    Attention to detail, organization, and schedule

    •    Respect of confidentiality. 

    •    Strong English writing skills.

    •    Language fluency in written and spoken English is required

    •    Must have excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.

    •    Must be computer literate and proficient with MS Office

    •    Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.

    •    Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform

         on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:   

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off (21 Paid Days Off; 27 Days after 2 Years)
  • 14 Official Holidays
  • Sick Time Off (12 Accrued monthly)
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Long Term and Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Benefits