Company Overview
El Centro, Inc. is dedicated to strengthening communities and enhancing the lives of Latinos and other underserved populations through educational, health, wealth, and advocacy opportunities. Our mission drives us to create impactful programs that foster empowerment and equity.
Job Overview
The Community Outreach & Education Coordinator serves as a key community-facing representative of El Centro, building and maintaining relationships with community members, Promotoras de Salud, partner organizations, and stakeholders throughout the service area. The Coordinator works collaboratively across all El Centro departments to increase awareness of services, identify community needs, support educational initiatives, and connect individuals and families to programs and resources.
This position helps ensure that El Centro's outreach and education efforts are coordinated, culturally responsive, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening community trust, supporting community leadership development, and elevating community voices to inform program planning and advocacy efforts.
This position aligns with El Centr’s long-term goal of moving families from Community Awareness → Community Engagement → Community Leadership → Community Power
Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement community outreach activities that increase awareness of El Centro programs, services, events, and advocacy initiatives.
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with community members, neighborhood groups, schools, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, and other community partners.
Represent El Centro at community events, resource fairs, coalition meetings, and public forums.
Gather community feedback and identify emerging needs, barriers, and opportunities to help inform organizational planning and service delivery.
Assist with recruitment, engagement, and retention of community volunteers, and Promotoras.
Coordinate educational workshops, presentations, and community learning opportunities related to health, education, financial empowerment, civic engagement, and other priority topics.
Collaborate with program staff to ensure educational content reflects current community needs and organizational priorities.
Support the development and distribution of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials and resources.
Work closely with Program Director, Coordinators, Navigators, Access Specialists, and other staff to promote integrated service delivery and cross-program referrals.
Assist departments in identifying outreach opportunities and strategies to increase community participation in programs and services.
Support agency-wide initiatives, special events, campaigns, and community engagement efforts.
Assist with the recruitment, orientation, engagement, and ongoing support of Promotoras and community volunteers.
Coordinate communication, meeting logistics, and educational opportunities for Promotoras and community leaders.
Support leadership development opportunities that empower community members to become Promotoras, advocates and ambassadors for their communities.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and service providers that enhance educational and outreach efforts.
Participate in coalitions, task forces, and community collaborations that advance El Centro's mission and strategic priorities.
Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, community contacts, educational sessions, referrals, and participant engagement.
Enter and track required data in agency databases and reporting systems.
Assist with collection of success stories, participant feedback, and outcome data.
Support preparation of internal reports, grant reports, and other documentation as requested.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with staff across all departments.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational events.
Carry out the mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of El Centro.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
· Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
· Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Collaboration and teamwork
· Public speaking and presentation skills
· Cultural humility and responsiveness
· Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database systems
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
· Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Public Health, Social Work, Education, Human Services, Communications, or related field preferred.
· Minimum of 2-3 years of community outreach, education, community organizing, nonprofit, or related experience.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish)
· Experience working with Latino communities strongly preferred.
· Experience coordinating volunteers, community leaders, or Promotoras is preferred.
· Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the service area.
· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for community events and outreach activities.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities.
· Ability to deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Join us in creating meaningful change through dynamic outreach efforts! This role offers an inspiring environment where your leadership can empower communities while advancing your career in social impact work.
Pay: $19.40 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
