Community Liaison

Tent Family Enrichment Center Position

Our Tent Family Enrichment Center is looking for a warm, energetic, and community minded person to help families feel welcome, connected, and heard. This role combines community outreach and partnership building with the day-to-day work of creating a welcoming center and developing programs alongside local families.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome families and community members to the FEC and encourage them to take part in its programs and activities
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organizations, leaders, public institutions, and local coalitions
• Represent the FEC at community events and share its offerings with parents and caregivers, including those who may feel isolated or have less access to support
• Listen to families' interests and work with them to design and deliver meaningful programs and monthly events
• Bring together and support a team of local parents who help shape FEC activities. Training will be provided
• Help families connect with local resources, services, and practical supports, including referrals when appropriate
• Create calendars, website content, guides, toolkits, and other materials that help families learn about and access the FEC

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of professional experience; OR a high school diploma AND five (5) years of professional experience in community-driven-programs working directly with children, youth and families
• Minimum knowledge of, lived experience in, and commitment to the FEC community
• Experience caring for children as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate is an empathetic communicator with natural warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in building relationships. We are looking for someone who sees the strengths in every family, enjoys bringing people together, and wants to help create a space shaped by the community it serves. This part-time position is 17½ hours per week and may lead to a full-time opportunity.

The position is based in Brooklyn and requires flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends, as needed.

Salary: $28.00 per hour

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