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Job Overview/Summary:
The Community Engagement Supervisor plans and supports the successful integration of refugees, asylees, and other immigrants by leading programming that harnesses the power of welcoming communities. They collaborate with IRC staff to determine needs, coordinate community outreach, build effective relationships, and connect clients with community-based resources.
Major Responsibilities:
The scope of work and responsibilities are described but not limited as below; the position can expect other duties assigned for the welfare and success of IRC Abilene’s overall programs:
Program Design, Management, Development, Service Delivery
Refine and implement an effective local community engagement strategy for the benefit of the community and IRC’s clients. Community engagement includes general support of IRC’s mission and clients, financial and in-kind donations, and co-sponsorship of IRC clients by community-based groups, including but not limited to businesses, universities, civil society, and faith-based organizations.
Collaborate with IRC colleagues to amplify messaging about IRC’s work and how community members can support refugee and immigrant families.
Increase community engagement through outreach. Meet with community members, deliver presentations, represent IRC at local meetings, and create tools, fact sheets, presentations, and templates.
Organize and present IRC Abilene Quarterly Consult with relevant stakeholders.
Plan and implement events and opportunities that foster deeper connections between newcomers and volunteers.
Serve as the primary point of contact at IRC with local community members and groups. Provide initial orientation to community sponsorship participants and assist throughout the process by providing ongoing training and support to volunteers and groups. Support the resolution of any issues that may arise.
Coordinate with colleagues to ensure timely delivery and documentation of services for sponsored families, in accordance with funder guidelines.
Assist with the collection and distribution of in-kind and monetary donations as needed.
Support community events planning, preparation, and implementation, including managing and tracking
attendees, donations, and all other associated logistics.Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
People Management
Recruit, train, orient, monitor, and evaluate staff performance and ensure staff objectives are met in accordance to IRC’s People Management Standards.
Orient, train and supervise volunteers and interns to support community engagement programs in coordination with direct reports.
Job Requirements:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Work Experience:
2 years of related professional experience.
Prior volunteer or professional experience in community development or volunteer coordination strongly preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Strong presentation skills using engaging tools in small and large settings.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
Self-direction and initiative, when needed, to take the lead and to follow through to completion.
Other Skills/Requirement:
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
Proficient in social media engagement and relevant media development tools.
Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.
Working Environment:
A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
May require weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation: ($62,700). Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.