COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights: SF

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Summary Job Description – Community Engagement Coordinator Page Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator Supervisor: Staff Attorney, Racial Justice Description of Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights: The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (LCCR) advances the rights of immigrants, refugees and communities of color, with a specific focus on low-income communities and a long-standing commitment to African Americans. We are a multifaceted organization combining direct legal services, policy advocacy, communications and impact litigation strategies. Description of Position: The Community Engagement Coordinator will serve as a critical team member for an LCCR pilot project, Cultivating Fair Chance Employment in Alameda County. The goal of the project is to help build within the business community, and particularly the small business community, a commitment to reducing recidivism and expanding economic opportunity for formerly incarcerated people. Drawing on national models and lessons learned through LCCR’s current work, the project will directly engage the employer community as a means of influencing the overarching economic environment in which formerly incarcerated people are struggling to succeed. This movement-building work will lay a foundation for positioning reentry and recidivism as issues in which all Alameda County community members, and businesses in particular, have a stake. Duration, Hours, and Compensation: The Community Engagement Coordinator position is a temporary, part-time position for up to a one-year term. The current Coordinator position is made available by a grant awarded to LCCR. The position is contingent upon the continuity of the project and availability of the grant funds. It is anticipated that the Coordinator position will require approximately 15-25 hours per week depending upon the work allocation during the relevant grant period. The rate of compensation for this position is $20-22 per hour. General Summary of Work Performed: The Community Engagement Coordinator will help lead and support engagement of the Alameda County business community on reentry issues. The Coordinator will assist in the development of the program, liaise directly with community contacts, coordinate program logistics, and support the development of a public education and media campaign. Overview of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist in the design of a series of events to engage the business community in reentry issues. 2. Conduct outreach and recruit participants for event series. 3. Coordinate logistics and assist in implementation for event series. 4. Coordinate event follow-up, including surveys and engagement of advisory committee. 5. Assist in preparing and disseminating educational materials. 6. Support development of resources and training workshops for small businesses. 7. Recruit workshop participants and participate in training workshops, providing day-of and follow-up support. 8. Prepare and coordinate communications outreach and materials, and liaise between communications and legal teams. 9. Maintain a database of contacts and assist in tracking participation of contacts in project. 10. Prepare periodic reports of work performed and participate in the preparation of overall project reports as needed. 11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Legal Director. 12. Participation in some evening and weekend activities may be required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: 1. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 2. Resourceful, independent thinker with ability to problem-solve spontaneously and determine when an issue may require supervisor attention. 3. Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. 4. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and goals of LCCR in addition to our Economic Justice and Second Chance programs. 4. Past experience related to reentry, the criminal justice system or employer outreach strategies a plus. 5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 6. Ability to maintain a database and use social media and other electronic communication/tracking tools. 7. Prior experience working with/ties to low-income communities of color and/or immigrant communities in Alameda County or the San Francisco Bay Area desired. 8. Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin preferred, not required. 9. B.A. or other degree a plus, not required. Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, three references, and writing sample to Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, c/o Silvia Contreras by email to scontreras@lccr.com with “Community Engagement Coordinator Application” in the subject line, or by mail at the address below. Lawyers’ Committee is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. People of color, LGBT candidates, women, persons with disabilities, individuals over 55, and people who have had prior contact with the criminal justice system are encouraged to apply. Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (www.lccr.com) 131 Steuart Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105