Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Simi Valley, CA

Position:           Community Outreach Specialist

Supervisor:       TCGLAD Regional Director

Location:          TC-GLAD

Classification:   Non-exempt, PT - 16 hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Community Outreach Specialist:

1. Contacts first responders and colleges to offer Deafness 101 and/ or sensitivity training on how to communicate with deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind and deaf disabled people.
2. Explores into fund raising events for GLAD.
3. Contacts companies with TTY’s listed; encourages them to diminish the use of TTY’s and works with them on how to make themselves accessible to incoming calls like VRS and/or VRI.
4. Adds captions to vlog videos using editing programs
5. Liaises with vendors, exhibitors, customers and stakeholders during the event planning process to ensure

everything is in order.

1. Educates individuals or communities to receive services and resources to address the community’s needs and reduce social isolation.
2. Provides presentations to deaf clubs, events and any others requests.
3. Extensive fieldwork and ability to travel within agency service area is required.
4. Performs such tasks and responsibilities as may be delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or 2 years’ experience as an Events Coordinator and/or in Public Relations required.
2. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.
3. Have experience and be well versed in public presentations. 
4. Must have the ability to work with deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind persons of diverse multi-ethnic populations and with widely varying communication skills and language levels. 
5. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of deaf and hard of hearing individuals is desirable. 
6. Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 
7. Take initiative and thrive in handling multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
8. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to perform professionally. Punctuality and reliability are a must.
9. Should exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and maintain a cooperative relationship with employees, supervisors, consumers, state and local governments and community members. 
10. As business needs require, employee’s schedule may be adjusted to allow for coverage at Deaf Expos and other deaf outreach events that occur on weekends.
11. Must maintain a valid California Driver’s License and current auto insurance.

Note: As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate must complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.