SLAAI Community Engagement Coordinator

• Department: Administration 
• Classification Code: Non-exempt
• Reports To: Community Engagement Manager

South LA All In (SLAAI) is a seven-year initiative to address longstanding racial and socioeconomic inequities in South Los Angeles – with a focus on underserved areas east of the 110-freeway. South LA All In will strengthen the community’s economic recovery from COVID-19 while positioning residents and businesses to benefit economically from major events and development in Los Angeles leading to the 2028 Olympics. Under the direction of the Community Engagement Manager, the Community Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in creating a meaningful and intentional community engagement strategy to support CRCD’s comprehensive approach to community development. The Community Engagement Coordinator will support with community engagement activities and capacity building initiatives throughout the South Los Angeles community, including collaborative meetings, community surveys, listening sessions, focus groups, resource fairs, neighborhood meetings, symposiums, conferences, and capacity building workshops. 

The Coordinator will lead the coordination and facilitation of a wide range of other functions of this role which include, but are not limited to:

• Outreach, partner & collaborate with key strategic community organizations, stakeholders, local groups, and the faith-based community in South Los Angeles.
• Coordinate the implementation of a Community Advisory Board.
• Coordinate Regional Collaborative meetings across various sectors with CBO partners, government agencies, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate & facilitate workshops, events, focus groups, and symposiums.
• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive, community resource database.
• Organize, attend, and present at relevant city, county, and government agencies, community, and neighborhood group meetings.
• Attend key meetings to inform strategy and brief CRCD Leadership on matters of public interest and concern, as needed.
• Provide support and direction to 4-6 AmeriCorps VISTA Community Engagement Specialists and 8 Parent Ambassadors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortability working in South LA, engaging with a diverse range of community members, organizations, public officials, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources and familiarity of South Los Angeles.
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines.
• Experience in facilitating group workshops.
• Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating events