Job Opening: Young Adult Community Liaison

Young Adult Community Liaison

LOCATIONS: Baltimore, Detroit, and Los Angeles

REPORTS TO: Associate for Community Relations.The Young Adult Community Liaison will meet biweekly via conference call with the direct supervisor and submit monthly progress reports.

TIME FRAME & SALARY:

• Position begins January 2014 and ends December 2014
• Hours: 19 Hrs per Week / 76 Hrs per Month
• Salary: $13/Hr

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge and experience working with low income communities and interest in economic and social justice issues
• Knowledge of issues facing economically poor and oppressed people
• Experience in or understanding of the Presbyterian Church (USA) ethos and structure is desirable

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• Ability to work independently, set priorities, handle detail and use initiative Strong interpersonal, team building, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interact with potential applicants, committee members and people of all racial, ethnic and economic backgrounds
• Strong verbal communication skills/public speaking proficiency Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects
• Ability to collaborate with supervisor and all staff
• Willingness to travel to neighborhoods in all parts of the city and flexible hours with availability to work evenings and weekends for events
• Strong computer skills. Experience with the following types of software and/or Windows based applications is preferred: Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel, Internet, e-mail and social media and databases is preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with community groups in the defined area to encourage the development of partnerships
• Assist SDOP in engaging in dialogue with potential partners who have expressed interest in submitting an application to Self-Development of People
• Provide technical assistance to groups seeking guidance to complete applications through coaching sessions (one group coaching session weekly), face to face meetings to address questions, and supportive visits
• Assist SDOP in promoting and conducting Self-Development of People community workshops in region (at least 2 workshops per month)
• Along with the National SDOP Committee and SDOP staff establish and maintain contact with Mid Council Self-Development of People Committees and congregations in the areas of training and interpretation including attending at least one Mid Council SDOP Committee and Presbytery/Synod meeting
• Participate in at least one SDOP National Committee meeting
• Other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE:

• Please email resume and letter of interest to [email protected] with “SDOP Position Application” in the subject line
• Review of applications will begin immediately
• The successful applicant will be required to attend orientation and two task force meetings in their region
• Applicants must already reside in Baltimore, Detroit or Los Angeles as no relocation expenses will be paid for