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Community Outreach Coordinator - Violence Prevention
ORGANIZATION: BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge
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Community Outreach Coordinator - Violence Prevention responsibilities:
Identify contacts, and perform direct/ongoing outreach efforts with community organizations, businesses, churches, schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, and government officials for the purpose of enlisting them in the Violence Prevention Consortium (VPC) goal of engaging residents in discussions, seminars, training and workshops focused on reducing violence in the community.
The Coordinator would not only inform community "players" of the existence of the VPC and its mission and services, but he/she would also be responsible for actively following up with contacts and reporting back to the Program Director.
These ongoing outreach efforts are designed to encourage participants to take specific measures within their own organizations that would contribute significantly to violence prevention efforts. All efforts are aimed at strengthening families, engaging residents and keeping children from becoming involved or influenced by street violence.
The Coordinator will need to attend mandatory meetings to provide the group with updates on recent outreach efforts and to assist with the identification of community "players". This position will specifically shadow the VPC Program Director and serve as "right arm" by preparing for meetings, attending meetings, supporting media relations and correspondence, budget management, personnel management, etc.
Candidates must live in the United States and preferably in the Chicagoland area.
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About BLACK - Building Leadership And Community Knowledge
Location:
Human Resources Development & Training, Chicago, IL 60649, US
Mission Statement
Building Leadership And Community Knowledge (BLACK)
Description
Building Leadership And Community Knowledge (BLACK) is for African Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) who share the common goal of improving the quality of life among Blacks.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Program Management
- Group Facilitation
- Management
- Community Outreach
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 7-10 hours per week
- Orientation & Training - Previous organizing, outreach or marketing experience