Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

 

The Community Outreach Coordinator position would be primarily responsible for building relationships and agreements with outside organizations that work with the public at the Level One intercept of the Sequential Intercept Model (i.e., Emergency Services such as EMS), focusing on agencies in central and southern Westmoreland County. This position would also build relationships with interested organizations, businesses, schools, and hospitals from Westmoreland County that often encounter people who qualify as having a SUD-related crisis. This position would be responsible for encouraging outside organizations to partner with Sage’s Army Inc., to begin laying the groundwork for rapid response from peer supporters (in real time) to individuals experiencing a SUD-related crisis.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

 

·         Develop, implement, and manage the programs of the organization.

·         Maintain a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances, and other communication opportunities.

·         Schedule regular outreach activities in the community and provide feedback on community responsibility.

·         Assist Executive Director to nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners and volunteers.

·         Effectively assist the Executive Director in recruiting and screening volunteers.

·         Assist in the organization of special events, including stakeholders/volunteer appreciation events and other fundraising initiatives.

·         Assist with maintaining event budgets, contingent upon event.

·         Assist with booking venues and scheduling speakers.

·         Responsible for building relationships with EMS, schools, hospitals, and businesses.

·         Provide feedback and periodic reports to Director of Operations.

·         Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. 

 

• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, communications, marketing, business, or related fields.
• Preferred experience of 2 to 5 years conducting outreach, community engagement, case management and or non-profit fund development.
• Outstanding written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Non-profit experience and knowledge of Sage’s Army vision, mission, and services.
• Strong organizational abilities and abilities to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships at all levels of the agency; internal and external.
• Proven relationship-building skills to support collaboration and partnership activities.

Company Description

Sage’s Army, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Recovery Community Organization with locations in Greensburg and Irwin, Pennsylvania. Our organization was founded in 2012 after the tragic death of Sage Capozzi as a result of a fatal overdose. Our mission is to offer support, guidance, and resources to all people who have been affected by substance use while also advocating for people who use drugs (PWUD) by facilitating trainings, educating the public, and ending the stigma about PWUD and people in recovery.

Sage’s Army employs a team of Certified Recovery Specialists and Certified Family Recovery Specialists who have specialized training through the Pennsylvania Certification Board and who have lived experience as people who self-identify as a person in recovery and/or a family member of someone who uses/used drugs. With empathy, compassion, experience, and knowledge, our incredible team provides direct one-on-one peer support to PWUD, people in recovery, and their family members/loved ones by providing support, resources, and a safe recovery environment to enhance the participant’s journey of recovery and wellness.

Our Recovery Centers in Greensburg and Irwin support multiple pathways of recovery by facilitating and hosting a variety of support groups and meetings, such as, All Recovery Meetings, SMART Recovery Meetings, 12-Step Meetings, Family Support Groups, Faith-based Groups, and Grief Groups. Sage’s Army also provides a HelpLine for members of the community that is operated by volunteers and staff members who provide support, resources, and referrals to treatment providers in the region for all levels of care. Our staff provide educational trainings, attend outreach events, facilitate Naloxone trainings, and advocate for person-first language throughout the region.

Company Description

Sage’s Army, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Recovery Community Organization with locations in Greensburg and Irwin, Pennsylvania. Our organization was founded in 2012 after the tragic death of Sage Capozzi as a result of a fatal overdose. Our mission is to offer support, guidance, and resources to all people who have been affected by substance use while also advocating for people who use drugs (PWUD) by facilitating trainings, educating the public, and ending the stigma about PWUD and people in recovery.Sage’s Army employs a team of Certified Recovery Specialists and Certified Family Recovery Specialists who have specialized training through the Pennsylvania Certification Board and who have lived experience as people who self-identify as a person in recovery and/or a family member of someone who uses/used drugs. With empathy, compassion, experience, and knowledge, our incredible team provides direct one-on-one peer support to PWUD, people in recovery, and their family members/loved ones by providing support, resources, and a safe recovery environment to enhance the participant’s journey of recovery and wellness.Our Recovery Centers in Greensburg and Irwin support multiple pathways of recovery by facilitating and hosting a variety of support groups and meetings, such as, All Recovery Meetings, SMART Recovery Meetings, 12-Step Meetings, Family Support Groups, Faith-based Groups, and Grief Groups. Sage’s Army also provides a HelpLine for members of the community that is operated by volunteers and staff members who provide support, resources, and referrals to treatment providers in the region for all levels of care. Our staff provide educational trainings, attend outreach events, facilitate Naloxone trainings, and advocate for person-first language throughout the region.