Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Administers outreach programs that engage, support, and collaborate with the community to develop and expand relationships. Being a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as the organization's liaison with various constituents and stakeholders. Assists with the coordination of events, managing volunteers, and applying for grants. Additionally, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
About Us:
ATASK is the only multilingual and multicultural domestic violence organization in Massachusetts dedicated to serving the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Our culturally specific services, offered in over 20 Asian languages, include a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, case management and advocacy, legal representation, and English classes.
For over 30 years, ATASK has been at the forefront of empowering Asian survivors of domestic violence and abuse to rebuild their lives. Our work bridges language and cultural gaps for Asian communities and advocates for social change.
About the role:
ATASK is seeking a highly organized and collaborative individual with a strong understanding of social justice and cultural humility to assume a leadership role in ATASK’s outreach and community engagement efforts. Reporting directly to the Co-Executive Director, the Outreach and Community Engagement Manager will spearhead initiatives aimed at cultivating, nurturing, and sustaining community relationships. This pivotal role is instrumental in steering public outreach, engagement, and communication strategies crucial to heightening awareness and enhancing access to services for Asian victims.
Key responsibilities include the development and execution of comprehensive outreach and community engagement strategies, outreach to providers and businesses in Asian hubs to inform them of ATASK services, development and facilitation of trainings, data collection, grant support, and collaboration with ATASK programs and external partners to address issues affecting Asian and other marginalized communities. This role also entails serving as an ambassador for ATASK's mission and vision.
In addition to these responsibilities, the Outreach and Community Engagement Manager will play a supervisory role, overseeing the work of the Outreach and Community Engagement Specialist and program interns. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to ATASK's mission by fostering impactful connections and addressing the unique needs of Asian and other underserved communities.
Location and Commitments:
· Full-Time, exempt, 40 hour/week
· Hybrid model, including both in-person and remote work. In-person work is expected at community events, outreach and tabling’s.
· 9am-5pm on weekdays, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend special events or activities.
· Primary service areas are Greater Boston and Greater Lowell. Work will also include outreach to growing Asian hubs outside of Boston and Lowell in an effort to reach less resourced and underserved Asian residents and communities.
Reports To: Dawn Sauma, LICSW, Co-Executive Director, ATASK
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To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
careers@atask.org
Applications without cover letter will not be accepted
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women, survivors, immigrants and refugees, and LGBTQ community members to apply. It is ATASK’s policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender, genetic information, natural origin, disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02108
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