Community Education & Outreach Coordinator

Organization

YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YWCA GLA provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

Position Overview

The program is implemented through activities designed by SACS of the YWCA GLA. Activities are planned within the scope of the Mission of the YWCA GLA. The Community Education & Outreach Coordinator will be an active member of the emergency response services which include coordinating special events, creating marketing strategies to increase awareness of program services. This position requires on-call availability, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Activities will be designed to meet cultural and language competent issues impacting various ethnic backgrounds.

Statement of Duties

• Responsible for implementation of outreach and program marketing strategies and direct service activities as defined by program goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement community outreach programs.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with local school districts, community colleges, and youth-serving organizations to expand prevention education and survivor support programing.
• Ensure all educational collaborations and outreach partnerships reflect the voices, needs and lived experiences of survivors, incorporating continuous feedback and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to design outreach strategies that align educational programming with grant objectives and agency initiatives.
• Represent YWCA GLA in coalitions, education committees, and interagency workgroups focused on gender-based violence prevention and survivor advocacy.
• Coordinate special events including Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Week Without Violence, Denim Day
• Facilitate self-defense classes
• Provide additional 24/4 direct service programming

This job is located at:

2501 W. Vernon Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90008

This is not a remote position.

• Two years college plus three years experience working in community-based programs or a degree in Social Work, Public Relations or Marketing
• Expert in developing community initiatives
• Experience in developing and implementing community outreach programs
• Counseling, advocacy and public speaking background required
• Certified or able to acquire certification in Rape Crisis by the State of California Sexual Assault Division
• Bilingual capabilities desired or ability to identity cultural and language competent provides
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong writing and editing skills
• Evenings and weekend as required