Community Engagement Officer

FORA
Chicago, IL
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

Supports the Director of Outreach in recruiting volunteers, develops a plan to cultivate volunteers, and engages with current and prospective community members. The role involves leading interns in canvassing initiatives, disseminating recruitment materials, and cultivating digital relationships with non-local communities.

What You Will Do

Identify key districts for volunteer recruitment, develop a plan to cultivate volunteers, lead interns in canvassing initiatives, disseminate recruitment materials, and cultivate digital relationships with non-local communities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have outstanding oral and written presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build strong donor relationships. The role requires a willingness to continually interact with people as the face of FORA while maintaining professional communicative standards.

Requirements

  • Outstanding oral and written presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build strong donor relationships

Benefits

  • Salary $49,000 - $54,000 per year
  • Overtime pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Weekend hours as necessary
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