Community Outreach Coordinator

Whitin Community Center Community Outreach Coordinator

The Whitin Community Center Community Outreach Coordinator is a dedicated and collaborative role to build and support a growing Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network. This role is critical in strengthening communication, coordination, and resource-sharing among local agencies and volunteer-run organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Due to the scope and complexity of supporting volunteer-led food pantries and other service providers, this position will focus on developing systems, fostering partnerships, and implementing tools that improve efficiency and impact across the network.

Reports To: Community Outreach Director

Employment Status: Part-Time Hourly (20 hours per week) Temporary (1 year grant funded position)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach and meet with local stakeholders including food pantries, senior centers, veterans' groups, domestic violence organizations, shelters, and other service agencies
• Introduce and promote the Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners
• Train partner organizations on the use of the network's communication app and volunteer management system
• Provide ongoing support to ensure effective adoption and usage of these tools
• Collaborate with the members of the BV Essential Needs Distribution Network to assess gaps, needs, and opportunities
• Catalog existing partnerships and identify areas for growth and expansion
• Support the development of strategies to enhance food and essential item distribution
• Connect with and learn from similar networks (e.g., Metrowest communities) to identify best practices
• Assist in expanding sources for food and essential item donations
• Maintain accurate time and attendance online and submit in timely manner
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as mandated by your supervisor.
• Adhere to WCC Core Competencies and Employee Manual
• Meet with local stakeholders to receive and distribute donations based on their schedule

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other duties related to health and fitness as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in community outreach, nonprofit work, or program coordination preferred
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable leading training and supporting diverse groups of volunteers and professionals
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Basic proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new systems
• Access to reliable transportation for local meetings and site visits and to meet stakeholders to distribute and receive donations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• A laptop will be provided to perform job duties
• May require weeknight or Saturday meetings