Community Outreach Coordinator

Empower Immigrant Communities at Dorcas International

Community Outreach Coordinator – Do you thrive on building relationships within the community in order to obtain partnerships that will secure resources for our clients? If so, perhaps Dorcas International is the place for you.

With an ever passionate and dedicated team of diverse professionals, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island strives to create a welcoming environment for all, working to empower the most vulnerable. For more than 100 years, we have worked to meet our clients where they are by providing wraparound services to help those seeking to overcome educational, cultural, economic, and language barriers. A non-profit 501(c)(3), Dorcas International offers adult education, language learning, job training, employment services, citizenship and immigration services, case management, clothing and household needs, and more.

The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for expanding and maintaining partnerships and relations to external programming in the community in order to build internal capacity to enable staff to best navigate resources with clients. The coordinator will identify, establish, and build relationships within the community to engage and sustain partnerships.

As our Community Outreach Coordinator, you will:

Build and strengthen partnerships with community agencies through outreach and resource sharing, collaborative program development; contribute ideas and strategies to enhance service delivery.

Facilitate collaboration between staff, service areas, and community partners to enhance services provided through the Walk-In Center by co-facilitating trainings and offering both on-site and off-site support for agency clients.

Maintain effective communication and follow-up with current and prospective client populations, as well as relevant community partners and service providers.

Work with the Communications team to ensure accurate and up-to-date information about agency programs and services is shared with community partners.

Analyze community needs in collaboration with Case Management Services, utilizing program data to inform and improve service offerings.

Partner with the Data Manager to develop and prepare programmatic reports that highlight outcomes and impact.

Ensure that statewide agency collateral, materials, and resources are distributed and accessible across all agency programs.

Represent Dorcas International at community events, workshops, festivals, and other public gatherings to increase the agency’s visibility, promote services, and strengthen community engagement across Rhode Island.

Support the Communications team in outreach, marketing, and promotional efforts for agency programs and services.

The candidate should have the following:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

At least 3 years’ subject matter expertise/experience highly preferred.

Bilingual: Spanish, Ukrainian, Pashto preferred.

Valid Drivers’ license and reliable transportation required.

Strong interpersonal and rapport building skills; Ability to establish professional, cooperative relationships.

Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.

Ability to manage time and priorities effectively; strong multi-tasking ability.

Team player who can collaborate with colleagues and community partners.

Excellent organizational and documentation skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to communicate with and work with diverse populations/cultures.

Ability to effectively send and receive verbal and written communications using the English language.

Flexibility with respect to work hours and change which includes nights and weekends

Ability to work across different service areas and to prioritize multiple projects.

Ability to work within specific deadlines and deliver accurate and high-quality work.

Must be computer literate; Skilled in MS Office and Adobe products.

Be able to lift 10-20lbs.

Why should you apply?

Salary: $46,800-$51,500.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and personal leave in addition to 13 paid holidays

403b retirement plan with employer contribution and life

In-person position.

Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.