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People's Grocery

 

Community Outreach Coordinator

 

Job Description

 

People's Grocery is a community based organization that develops

creative solutions to West Oakland's social, economic, environmental,

and health concerns. Our work aims to build a local food system that

improves the health and economy of the West Oakland community through

social enterprises, urban agricultural projects, and educational programs.

 

People's Grocery is seeking a versatile, experienced, outgoing and

motivated individual to lead the organization's outreach efforts as

the Community Outreach Coordinator. The Community Outreach Coordinator

plays a critical role in supporting People's Grocery's programs as the

main liaison between the organization and the community members. The

Community Outreach Coordinator reports to the Community Education and works collaboratively with staff to organize events,

field requests, and conduct outreach to the West Oakland community.

The position is based on building relationships with individuals and

community groups.

 

Responsibilities Include:

+ Community Events (45%):

o Organize, promote, and facilitate monthly " grub parties "

o Present, table and/or speak on behalf of People's Grocery at

community events, health fairs, conferences, etc.

o Attend community meetings and events to represent People's Grocery

* Cooking Classes (15%):

o Conduct outreach to recruit 8 cooking class participants per 6

week session

o Represent People's Grocery in the introductory cooking class

o Organize end of session graduation event

* Peer2Peer Education Program (10%):

o Conduct outreach and field inquiries to schedule at least 2

Peer2Peer presentations a month

o Develop promotional and outreach materials for the Peer2Peer

Education Program that can be distributed through multiple media formats

o Work with youth peer educators in outreach and messaging

o Summer Youth Program (10%):

o Recruit youth to apply to the summer program

o Assist in program implementation and training as needed

o Organize end of summer graduation event

* Produce Box (10%):

o Work with urban agriculture team to recruit food stamp eligible

community members to sign up for a regular produce box

* Administration (10%):

o Coordinate and produce quarterly People's Grocery newsletter

o Develop and maintain outreach and education resources on website

o Generate outreach materials and strategies for enhancing and

building People's Grocery's membership program

 

* Attend weekly department and staff meetings

* Attend other meetings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis

* Respond to email and telephone communications

* Maintain contacts through People's Grocery's database

* Evaluate and track program outcomes

 

Qualifications and Skills:

o Strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental justice

o Good relationship with and experience in the West Oakland community

o Good understanding of culturally relevant programs and means of

communication

o Solid event planning experience

o Community organizing, outreach, or marketing background

o Ability to be a spokesperson for the organization

o Strong organizational and planning skills and attention to detail

o Good " people skills', including ability to engage in respectful

conversation

o Highly organized, punctual and able to work within deadlines

o Experience with and desire to work with youth, especially with teens

o Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher

* Proficiency in writing and communication skills

* Ability to speak Spanish a plus

* Must have a valid California license and clean driving record

* Must be able to climb stairs and lift at least 60lbs.

* Must have a flexible schedule to attend community events

throughout the week and weekends

 

Hours: 20 hrs/week Must work some weekends when needed.

 

Compensation: $15/hr.

 

Application Deadline: ASAP. Position open until filled

 

Please send cover letter and resume to Diana. For

more information contact Diana Abellera at (510) 652-7607.