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We are currently accepting applications for an Outreach Coordinator staff position. The role is based in Gainesville, FL with a closing date of January 17, 2025.

About the job

The Outreach Coordinator is predominately responsible for recruiting volunteers and clients for free home energy tune-ups, co-coordinating biannual Energy Coach trainings, recruiting and overseeing interns to support daily operations, and representing the CWC at community events.  This position reports to the Program Director and consists of a mix of office work and off-site recruitment activities. The CWC office is located near Downtown Gainesville, but target neighborhoods and community events take place across the County.

Why work for the Community Weatherization Coalition

Help create more disposable income for your neighbors in need, while doing hands-on work to help protect natural resources and address climate change. In our local nonprofit, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic group of passionate volunteers, contribute to a wide range of tasks, and make a direct, positive impact, both locally and globally.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Community Engagement and Client Recruitment 

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with key neighborhoods, constituent groups, and service organizations
  • Research and pursue speaking opportunities to help disseminate information about CWC, including workshops to youth
  • Assist with the Language Access Plan and coordinate outreach to better serve clients with limited English proficiency (Spanish language speakers)
  • Represent the CWC by tabling at outreach events
  • Recruit clients for testimonial interviews, script and shoot them, oversee editing by interns
  • Assist in the design of promotional materials for events, trainings, and potential mailers

Volunteer Coordination and Management

  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers and trainers for biannual Energy Coach Training
  • Train and manage an Outreach Team of volunteers
  • Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation, and other volunteer retention activities
  • Recruit and hire qualified interns and volunteers to support CWC operations, including skilled volunteers
  • Train and mentor inexperienced Energy Coaches during home energy tune-ups (occasional)

 Miscellaneous Duties

  • Daily operations, including booking: assist with scheduling and coordinating between volunteers and residents to perform tune-ups
  • Create personalized follow-up reports for clients
  • Marketing: volunteer newsletter, coordinate media releases, graphic design
  • As needed:
    • Oversee office volunteers and interns, providing them with proper supervision, strong leadership, and guidance as needed
    • Maintain volunteer contact and hours records
    • Enter and manage data for client files, reviewing tune-up spreadsheets for accuracy
    • Assist with fundraising efforts
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  Required

  • Associate’s degree or higher education; equivalent work experience considered
  • Positive, collaborative attitude; able to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly effective communicator both in speech and writing
  • Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person, with clients, partners, and volunteers
  • Strong organizational skills: individual must be comfortable working independently
  • Passion for sustainability, energy efficiency, and CWC’s mission
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and web-based applications such as G-Suite and Canva
  • Holds a valid Florida Driver’s license

  Preferred skills and experience

  • Experience working or volunteering in non-profit sector
  • Volunteer management and recruitment, or staff management
  • Community organizing
  • Data management/analysis
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Event planning

Physical requirements and working conditions

  • Required to sit for long periods
  • Must be available and willing to work occasional weekends and evening events
  • Occasional exposure to potential allergens such as animals, mold, cigarette smoke during home energy tune-ups
  • Must be able to do occasional heavy lifting, climb a 6’ ladder, and be capable of moderate physical activity during tune-ups (bending, lifting, reaching arms above head for short periods)
  • Must have reliable transportation and ability to transport tune-up equipment (including 5-6′ ladder) and event supplies

Job Type: Part-time to full-time, 32-40 hours per week

Pay: Hourly; $18-$20/hour to start, based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday typical; occasional weekends and evenings, on-call one weekend/month

Benefits: Paid time off per organizational policy (includes Federal Holidays and one week during Holidays); most evenings off, some flexibility in work schedule

Anticipated Start date: On or by January 27, 2025 (open until filled)

To Apply: Email a letter of intent and resume to: alane@communityweatherization.org