Community Outreach Coordinator

Salary Range $33.00 - $33.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Education Level High School Diploma or Educational Equiv

Description

Join EAC Network as a Community Outreach Coordinator

EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 70,000 people in need through 120 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Community Outreach Coordinator for our Brooklyn CLEAR (Collaborative Legal Engagement Assistance Response) program.

• Wage: $33.00 per hour

• Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm ET (may vary for community events)

• Location: 175 Remsen Street in Brooklyn NY

Primary Purpose of Job:

The Community Outreach Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Brooklyn CLEAR program and the community. With direction from the Supervisor the Community Outreach Coordinator will raise awareness of the program by participating in community networking events, precinct rolls calls, pilot initiatives, committee meetings, health fairs, and pop-up events.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between the Brooklyn CLEAR program and the criminal justice community.

• Raise awareness of the program through participation in community networking events, precinct roll calls, pilot initiatives, committee meetings, health fairs, and pop-up events.

• Conduct Narcan trainings and promote overdose prevention strategies.

• Represent the program through public speaking engagements and presentations.

• Collect, track, and report outreach and engagement data.

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and service providers

• Support pilot initiatives and program development activities as directed by the Supervisor.

• Provide program information and resources to community members, service providers, and law enforcement partners.

• Participate in community-based outreach efforts to promote program visibility.

• Travel locally, as needed, to attend outreach events, meetings, and trainings.

• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; higher education in community engagement, criminal justice, public health, social work, or a related field preferred.

• Experience in community outreach, public speaking, or training facilitation strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and overdose prevention, including Narcan administration, a plus. Naloxone training certification required within one month of hire

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse participants often engaged in the criminal justice system.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Ability to collect, organize, and report data accurately.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered.

• We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.