Overview
Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse population of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. We are a modern interpretation of the traditional settlement house, bringing to our work innovative leadership and a passion for social and economic justice. We welcome individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change lives.
The goal of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is to offer support, information, access to resources, and activities in the Jackson Heights community of Queens by strengthening the protective factors inherent in its residents and building community connections, capacity, and resilience.
The FEC is a home-like setting, which reflects the community, and offers direct services, activities, and resources that promote family well-being and empowerment.
In partnership with FEC staff, families will drive the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the centers. Families who participate in the FEC programming will be encouraged to share their expertise by volunteering at the center and given meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and peers. The goal of the FEC is to strengthen families’ protective factors and build community connections, capacity, and resilience.
Responsibilities
- Alongside the FEC Director, the Community Liaison will work to develop and maintain community partnerships agreements
- The Community Liaison will work to cultivate relationships with other organizations to provide offerings to community members at the FEC, and create a warm and welcoming gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information, offerings and resources
- The Community Liaison will work to maintain the FEC computer technology, FEC resource guide, develop marketing material, work on community membership, take active steps volunteers and ensure that they are valued members of the FEC
- In addition, the Community Liaison will communicate and create a network of resources by serving on community district committees, attending local school meetings, building relationships with local faith-based groups, as well as, business associations
- The community liaison will promote and recruit for FEC activities, including by giving presentations on the work of the FEC to local community groups
- The Community Liaison will organize community events to facilitate FEC outreach.
Qualifications
You Are:
- A proven leader and community organizing
- Knowledge of marketing and technology
- Warm, outgoing, enthusiastic, and can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and groups from a diverse community.
- Driven toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of others
- Someone who has a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated and believe that is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and programs
- Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects occurring simultaneously
- Able to involve others in decision-making processes, promote cooperation, and possess a strong commitment to results
- Solution-focused and skilled at pro-actively establishing relationships and new groups.
You Have:
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience; or a high school diploma and five (5) years of professional experience. Successful experience should be in community organizing, building partnerships, and/or community-led programs.
- Reside in or near the FEC community, or reside close enough to arrive in a timely manner, in the event of an emergency
- Must be bi-lingual (Fluent in Spanish – English) Required
- Knowledge of community engagement and organizing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to warmly connect with and engage children, youth, and adults individually and in groups.
- Familiar with the community and its assets and resources, such as other programs, services, supports, local civic groups, and community leaders.
- Experience imputing data, running data-driven reports, and using the information to make programmatic decisions
- Technology and marketing experience
- Experience developing and running street outreach events, developing community partnerships, and developing community resources
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, attending community events as needed