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Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv Community Engagement Organizer (Workforce Development) in Dearborn, Michigan
Community Engagement Organizer (Workforce Development)
Department: Workforce Development
Location: Dearborn, MI
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Job Title: Community Engagement Organizer
Job Status: Full-time
Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Community Engagement Organizer works to strengthen and deepen the organization-s relationships with communities in and around the Metro Detroit area. Increasing the visibility of issues that empower communities that are directly related to the organization. Responsible for leading and coordinating invitations to the organization and scheduling interviews. Engage in outreach and communication with other member organizations and the community, ensuring timely communication of information and materials. Maintain positive working relationships with members, community partners and stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategically represent the organization by maintaining a visible presence within the assigned communities
Facilitate onsite group visits from community partnerships including welcoming groups and conducting post-visit and follow ups
Identify opportunities to collaborate with community partners in order to help enrich the arts in local communities.
Provide strategic opportunities to increase access to the organization for audiences in assigned communities
Leverages and/or builds trusting, authentic relationships with a variety of community residents, leaders and organizations and finds rewards in engaging different groups with new artistic and cultural experiences
Lead projects from development through implementation, garnering internal approvals as needed
Facilitate focus group meetings and community surveys as needed
May interpret/translate information for program participation as needed
Oversee volunteer program and integrate volunteers effectively and into the organization to enhance performance and results of the programs
Work with HR to recruit volunteers and assign them in appropriate departments that require volunteers
Maintains database of community and institutional partnerships
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Arab/Middle Eastern issues and culture
Arabic spoken language is preferred
Skill in:
Community Outreach
Establish and maintain relationship with community members
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office
Ability to:
Work independently, exercise initiative and good judgment to successfully organize and complete assignments
Maintain effective working relationships and thrive in a collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable public speaking and serving in a public facing role
Create opportunity for community members to engage in dialogue
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Understand and follow written and oral instructions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required:
Associate degree
Bachelor-s degree preferred
Required Disciplines:
Community Engagement, Communications, or related field
and
Must be a highly motivated individual with 2-4 years- experience working with communities. Must have experience in cultivating relationships by connecting with residents and community groups, identifies partnership opportunities, and implements strategic and approved initiatives. Experience working with diverse volunteers, customers, and donors is required or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.
Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None
Working Conditions:
Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required. The candidate must have the ability to work late hours and weekends, as requested.
Travel Required: Some travel required, must have reliable transportation.
Working Environment: Climate controlled office
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