Community Outreach Team Member (Volunteer)

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Job Title: Community Outreach Team Member (Volunteer)

Organization: Think Round, Inc.

Location: San Francisco, California

Think Round, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering creativity, sustainability, and community engagement. We are seeking passionate and dedicated volunteers to join our Community Outreach Team. As a Community Outreach Team Member, you will play a vital role in promoting our twin visions: completing The Paradise Project and building The Center for the Human Family at Hunters Point Shipyard. This is an exciting opportunity to represent Think Round, Inc. at community meetings and engage with stakeholders to create awareness and support for our initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Attend Community Meetings:

• Represent Think Round, Inc. as a company representative at various community meetings and events.
• Engage with community members, stakeholders, and decision-makers to educate them about the twin visions and the potential impact they can have on the community.
• Present information about The Paradise Project and The Center for the Human Family, highlighting their benefits and addressing any questions or concerns.

1. Networking and Relationship Building:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key organizations and community groups involved in the development and revitalization efforts at Hunters Point Shipyard.
• Collaborate with community leaders, neighborhood associations, and advocacy groups to build alliances and support for Think Round's initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, or joint ventures to advance the twin visions.

1. Meeting and Event Research:

• Identify and research the best community meetings and organizations to connect with to promote Think Round's initiatives effectively.
• Prioritize attending meetings such as Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings, Southeast Community Facility (SECF) Commission meetings, Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Commission meetings, Navy community outreach meetings, and tours of the shipyard.
• Stay informed about upcoming meetings, conferences, or events related to community development, revitalization, and sustainability.

1. Presentation and Communication:

• Deliver prepared presentations that effectively communicate Think Round's twin visions, their objectives, and the potential benefits to the community.
• Distribute compelling communication materials created by our Marketing Team to support outreach efforts, including brochures, fact sheets, surveys, and slide decks.
• Articulate the organization's mission, goals, and values clearly and engagingly.

1. Feedback Collection:

• Actively listen to community members' feedback, concerns, and suggestions regarding the twin visions and relay them to the appropriate Think Round team members.
• Document and compile feedback from community meetings to inform project planning and decision-making processes.

Qualifications:

• Passion for community development, creativity, sustainability, and the mission of Think Round, Inc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and adapt communication styles as needed.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with experience in engaging with community leaders, organizations, and decision-makers.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting information to large or small groups.
• Knowledge of community development efforts and organizations involved in revitalizing Hunters Point Shipyard is desirable.
• Ability to attend evening or weekend community meetings, as necessary.
• Reliable and committed to fulfilling volunteer responsibilities.

To apply for this volunteer position, please submit your resume, a brief statement of interest highlighting your relevant experience and passion for community outreach, and any other supporting documents to [email/website]. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates.

Think Round, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all team members and volunteers.

Note: Please note that the list of community meetings and organizations mentioned (CAC meetings, SECF Commission meetings, PUC Commission meetings, Navy community outreach meetings, and shipyard tours) are suggested as potential venues for engagement.