Community Navigator - TEMPORARY
- Posted
- 10 days ago
- Employment type
- Full - Time Temporary
- Location
- Pacoima
- Closing date
About this organization
MEND-Meet Each Need with Dignity is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Pacoima, CA serving the crisis needs of the most vulnerable community members. Operating the San Fernando Valley’s most extensive Community Nourishment Programs, MEND distributes almost 4 million pounds of good food a year. And, in
alignment with MEND’s mission and long-term commitment to strengthen families and the community, MEND helps individuals address and overcome the long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving through our more intensive services and programs.
About this job
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Community Navigator is responsible for increasing awareness and assisting individuals with enrollment into public service programs that promote equity and access. Efforts will focus on advancing California’s highest priority statewide initiatives as outlined by the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communication. The Community Navigator will conduct outreach through in-person training and workshops, phone calls, tabling, door-to-door canvassing, and other activities that result in direct enrollment assistance. Community Navigator will provide enrollment assistance through enrollment events, scheduled appointments and open office hours. The ideal candidate will have previous community organizing experience and strong formal and informal networks in our target communities within the San Fernando Valley.
Roles & responsibilities
1. Conduct highly engaging outreach to build awareness of public service programs that result in direct enrollment assistance, tactics include:
a. In person trainings and workshops
b. Enrollment events
c. One-on-one in office support
d. Door-to-door canvassing
e. Tabling at events
f. Phone banking
g. Other outreach methods as assigned.
2. Provide direct enrollment assistance into shifting priority initiatives determined by grant funder.
3. Prepare and assemble required materials for community canvassing efforts (flyers, banners, wagons, canopies, etc.)
4. Support Project Lead in establishing and maintaining relationships with Community Based Organizations to facilitate collaborative outreach efforts.
5. Collaborate effectively with team members and community partners to achieve department and organizational goals.
6. Complete and submit Daily Activity Data reports to Lead on a daily basis.
7. Participates in project training sessions and meetings with contracting agency, as required.
8. Other duties as assigned and relevant to the project.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to occasionally move supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs for various outreach event needs and lift up to 25 lbs, with constant lifting of small objects.
• Occasionally assemble, lift and carry materials and supplies required for activity.
• Perform sustained, repetitive, manual and circular motion tasks with the upper extremities.
• Must be willing to occasionally be on feet 3-4 hours of a nine-hour day.
• Must be willing to occasionally work in outdoor temperatures with a frequency of being in noisy and dusty environments.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, required.
• Bi-lingual; fluency in languages such as Spanish, Tagalog, Armenian, or American Sign language are required.
• Experience with community organizing 2 years minimum required.
• Existing formal and informal networks in Service Planning Area 2, required.
• Understanding of available public and private resources to support community members.
• Experience in leading engaging presentations/teaching/coaching type sessions
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• High energy, friendly, organized, and detailed-oriented.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and Current insurance; Must have reliable
transportation, position requires extensive local travel.
• Excellent internet and research skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with individuals with diverse ethnic backgrounds.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to accommodate outreach activities.
Time Commitment: Full time 70 hours per bi-weekly pay period (9/70 per pay period or 32/38 hours per week based on organizational needs through grant term. Must be able
To apply
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@mendpoverty.org. Position open until filled.