Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator V

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Saint Paul, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22,500.00 To $44,300.00 Annually

TITLE:

Community Outreach & Coordinator VISTA

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
The Sanneh Foundation (TSF)

GOAL STATEMENT:
The Sanneh Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) serving the various needs of Minnesota's low-income youth and their families through free youth programming, food pantries, and job training opportunities. The Community Outreach Coordinator VISTA will increase the organization’s capacity by developing a Sanneh Engagement Committee and staff engagement strategy. By leading a crowd sourcing project to capture details from TSF staff, improving engagement internal communication systems, staff will be empowered to support community engagement, the VISTA will create pathways for TSF staff to better foster new partnerships and an increase new-to-Sanneh low-income participants to participate in TSF programs and improve their long-term economic stability.

Objective 1 :
Learn and gain an in-depth understanding of the mission and services offered by TSF, the overlapping needs of various departments, and the specific populations served

Step 1:
Participate in the Ameri Corps VISTA Virtual Member Orientation and TSF’s onboarding orientation.

Step 2:
Review existing outreach materials, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tabling, talking points for different departments, and previous outreach guides, including reviewing drafted Engagement Committee recommendations.

Step 3:
Shadow current staff at community events to observe existing engagement strategies and identify opportunities for growth.

Step 4:
Observe each program and sub-program registration process and membership tutorials on-site with community members.

Step 5:
Meet with the to assess current gaps in community engagement and event planning and identify a SMART work plan for the year based on VAD.

Step 6:
Assess internal systems for tracking engagement opportunities and post-engagement reflections (  , Google Workspace & Drive).

Step 7:
Establish goals for partnership development, including deadlines and milestones. Identify professional development resources to increase knowledge related to community engagement and partnership development.

Step 8:
Assess and review the current network of local community partners and identify areas of opportunity to create and expand partnerships.

Objective 2 :
Refine and build out a Sanneh community engagement committee framework focused on improving documentation of and strategies for tabling and events with a goal of increasing program enrollment, recruiting volunteers, and strengthening relationships with local organizations, schools, and stakeholders

Step 1:
Review community outreach committee planning documents developed by previous VISTA and TSF staff members.

Step 2:
Observe protocols for scheduling, agenda preparation, meeting notes, and follow-up communications for Engagement Committee meetings. Facilitate and gather feedback for improvements and new approaches to protocols as they are implemented.

Step 3:
Develop a comprehensive community outreach plan specifically designed to increase enrollment in programs such as after-school educational programs, free summer camps, and workforce development job training opportunities.

Step 4:
Access and review the current state of mapping new and existing partner relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and neighborhood stakeholders by the Engagement Committee and TSF staff to ensure ongoing support for Sanneh’s programs and ease of information…