Job Overview
The Community Engagement Associate supports the Director of Community Activities and Wellness in coordinating meaningful in-house and community-based events and programs that strengthen connections among residents, shelter guests, volunteers, community partners, and supporters of Abby’s House. This part-time position plays an important role in cultivating and maintaining community partnerships, assisting with event planning and execution, supporting programming, and providing hands-on operational support for activities and special events.
The ideal candidate is organized, community-oriented, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. This individual will also provide leadership and guidance to volunteers and student interns while helping foster a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for the Abby’s House community.
Responsibilities
- Coordination and execution of aspects of food & nutrition programming including food donation pick up, receipt, and storage.
- Participate in the planning and coordination of Abby’s House events. Internal events include holiday meals, board meetings, and after-hour programming. External/community events include the annual meeting, the Strawberry Social, Daybreak Luncheon, and any other events involving community partners.
- Assist with other Women’s Center programming including food pantry and personal care pantry.
- Manage and maintain the Women’s Center programming schedule and calendar.
- Create and distribute flyers and information regarding Women’s Center events.
- Maintain attendance logs/ tracking for Women’s Center events.
- Represent Abby’s House at community facing events, tables, or other public opportunities.
- Cultivate relationships with community members, partner agencies and volunteers to support our programming at Abby’s House.
- Provide support for Director of Community Activities and Wellness in training residents participating in our Resident Training program.
- Serve as a liaison for residents and guests regarding programming in the Women’s Center.
- Attend monthly Community Huddles to respond to any programmatic suggestions and to relay information about upcoming events to the Abby’s Community.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and annual evaluations and be committed to ongoing growth and improvement in the position.
- Maintain the standards of Abby’s House and exemplify compassion, hospitality, and respect to Abby’s residents and guests.
- Perform additional tasks as necessary.
Skills
- Ability to lift up to 40+lbs
- Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle that can be used during work hours.
DEI Statement
Abby’s House is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with our values, Abby’s House is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in all the organization’s activities, programs, practices, and services. We also are a Trauma Informed organization and as such, Abby’s House encourages applicants who have ample capacity for reflective thinking and learning and with lived experience who are well-grounded in their own recovery.
Abby’s House is committed to growing its understanding of and practice around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all the organization’s activities, programs, practices, and services. Staff are an integral part of this evolving practice. We also are a Trauma Informed organization and as such, Abby’s House encourages applicants with lived experience who are well-grounded in their own recovery and who have ample capacity for reflective thinking and learning.
Pay: $24.50 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
