Community Engagement Coordinator

Activities & Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Overview:

The Activities and Community Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordination, and management of a variety of social and wellness activities to create supportive and empowering community environments for individuals seeking positive changes related to their substance use. The role will also involve networking, building relationships and disseminating information to regional agencies, groups and providers.

Details

LOCATION:

The role will be based in LaSalle, IL and will require moderate travel throughout The Perfectly Flawed Service Area. This includes all or parts of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Livingston, Lee, Henry and neighboring counties. The role will also work remotely with statewide agencies and partners.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY #1:

Activity Planning, Coordination and Oversight

Recruit, manage, and coordinate a social and wellness activities committee to plan monthly, quarterly and yearly activities
Work with committee members to establish core values and guidelines promoting a positive, inclusive, and welcoming environment
Create and submit a monthly activity plan to the supervisor for approval
Identify and recruit team members and volunteers to assist in leading and coordinating events
Engage and delegate responsibilities to committee members and volunteers as needed
Serve as a lead chaperone for events, activities and hikes
Coordinate logistics for events including drivers, chaperones, and budget
Organize tasks such as gathering supplies, reserving spaces, and purchasing tickets
Coordinate office decorations with team members and volunteers for holidays and special events
Inventory, organize, and manage supplies and decorations for activities
Collaborate with PFF team members to disseminate information and coordinate scheduling
Work with PFF peer support and harm reduction team members to facilitate warm hand-offs for people requesting additional services and support
Coordinate sign-up sheets, meeting times, locations, and details for events
Create an event calendar and maintain a list of upcoming events
Attend PF sponsored community nights and co-facilitate weekly support group meetings as needed
Assist with coordinating weekly community nights and meal nights
Manage activities and schedule for the community garden
Create content for flyers and social media posts
Manage the quarterly budget and costs for events and activities
Empower and uplift individuals through engagement activities
Log activity and attendance in the internal data platform
Ensure activities are inclusive of people with disabilities and include a variety of indoor and outdoor activities
Coordinate and promote the “Perfectly Flawed Wellness Challenge” during the month of September
Coordinate winter clothing drive and occasional supply drive
Coordinate Overdose Awareness events and activities during month of August
Identify and collaborate with community members and partner agencies to host activities
Coordinate designated rides with PFF team members and volunteers during events using the PFF "Celebrate Responsibly" vehicle

CORE RESPONSIBILITY #2:

Community Outreach & Engagement

Network, build relationships and disseminate information to regional agencies, shelters, wellness groups, support groups, behavioral health facilities, first responders, including law enforcement, fire and EMS
Engage in frequent stakeholder communications, initiating and maintaining partnerships and volunteer relationships with individuals and other relevant local organizations
Engage in face-to-face relationship building
Facilitate collaborative agreements (MOU’s) with partner agencies
Identify guest speakers and professionals for occasional informational sessions
Attend non-PFF sponsored groups and networking events to inform the community about PFF activities
Distribute flyers and attend quarterly PFF resource network meetings
Set up, tear down, and attend PFF community outreach and tabling events
Participate in various state-wide training and networking events
Manage and organize outreach materials, pamphlets and flyers
Manage flier distribution and contact list
Coordinate activities with fundraising and event coordinator

SKILLS & QUALATIES:

Familiarity with project management, budgets, facilitating events and presentations.
Organizational skills with attention to detail.
Tech savvy
Self-directed and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to coordinate projects and activities for groups of 10 or more people
Outgoing and passion for creating positive experiences for others
Experience or understanding of drug use, harm reduction and recovery
Empathy for and proficiency in working with people who use or have used substances, people in early recovery, and neurodiverse individuals
De-escalation skills calming tense situations or soothing individuals who are having a difficult day
Comfortable with public speaking
Willingness to share life experiences with others
Ability to share information posts on social media
Ability to drive a transport vehicle with up to 7 passengers safely
Ability to set up tables, tents and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to navigate hiking trails
Ability to travel to events and parks
Knowledge of or willingness to learn Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar).
Ability to use a shared calendar and create event invites.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license
Availability on some nights and weekends
This job will require moderate amounts of travel to appointments and events

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and/or cover letter detailing their relevant experience and passion for the role to jobs@perfectlyflawed.org. Please include relevant experience assisting people in harm reduction or recovery settings. Applicants do not have to identify as someone in recovery or someone who has been "addicted" however being able to relate and have an understanding of drug use and drug use culture, including social, recreational and experimental use is preferred. We encourage people to include any experience that they are comfortable sharing.

A member of our team will review your submission and connect to schedule a phone interview for qualified candidates. In the subject line, please note the job title you are interested in. After the initial interview, you may receive a request for additional interview(s).

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Perfectly Flawed Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. we welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We seek to create a workplace environment that accurately reflects the diverse communities we serve. We understand that voices of varied experiences and perspectives are central to our mission and our impact. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

People with lived or living experience of drug use including Black and Indigenous people/people of color, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people who have been impacted by the justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.