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Church Engagement Associate

• 3.4 Bellflower, CA From $75,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed

WHO IS OLIVE CREST?

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 200,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and parents throughout Southern California, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest. Olive Crest is dedicated to preventing child abuse by strengthening, equipping, and restoring children and families in crisis… One Life at a Time.®

WHY JOIN OLIVE CREST?

Use your talents, experience, and education to connect Olive Crest programs with the faith community and create greater support for children, youth, and families in vulnerable situations. At Olive Crest Los Angeles, your work directly impacts the community through meaningful programs, volunteer leadership, and strengthened community connections, within a supportive and inspiring environment.

OVERVIEW

The Community Engagement Associate is responsible for the execution of Olive Crest's church engagement strategy in Los Angeles, with the goal of developing sustainable church ministries caring for families in crisis and at-risk children. This will include overseeing the administration, recruitment, training and/or coordination of our family advocacy model. Will work alongside the Community Engagement Director and Executive Director to create awareness of Olive Crest's church engagement strategy, to expedite the engagement of volunteers and support to families and clients. This is a full time role (40 hours/week) with work hours primarily 8:30-5:00pm Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekend hours when applicable.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advance the mission of Olive Crest through outreach to and engagement with churches in developing sustainable ministries, led by local leaders, to support families in crisis and at-risk children based on the Olive Crest community engagement strategy. Continually cultivate relationships with local faith communities/churches, business partners, and individuals in Los Angeles by consistently extending invitations and developing points of connection. Develop and implement strategies that ensure churches/faith communities, businesses and corporations, and individuals connect with the Olive Crest mission in meaningful ways. Represent Olive Crest at external events and network with local community resource providers to create and maintain a referral base and resource network. Act as an ambassador for Olive Crest's outreach efforts aimed at increasing church awareness, by attending strategic church and community events. Maintain consistent and reliable communication with donors, church communities, and business partners. Responsible for the administrative functions associated 1with Olive Crest's family advocacy model. Effectively recruit Resource Families, Volunteer Hosts, and volunteers to support Olive Crest clients and families Collaborate with the Community Engagement Manager and various program directors often to ensure the clearance and training of volunteers and leaders, in accordance with approved training protocols. Capitalize on strategic speaking opportunities with all community partners. Work with the Executive Director, CE Director, and marketing team to coordinate events, build community, and maximize communication with churches, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Regularly schedule and hold meetings, presentations, events, etc. with churches, business partners, and individuals in Los Angeles, keeping record within Razors Edge to track impact and ensure alignment with monthly meeting expectations set by the Executive Director. Prepare for and attend church or community events outside typical office hours, including evenings and weekends. Assist with developing newsletters, collateral, media, and marketing efforts. Collaborate with the Development team on a variety of items related to funding and networking. Occasionally assist with the Bellflower Family Resource Center programing, including tutoring, teen center hours, food pantry, and other community drop-in elements. Maintain confidentiality according to Olive Crest policy when working with Olive Crest clients, donors, church communities, and business partners. Perform other duties as assigned by Olive Crest leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS A

bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or 3+ years of progressive responsibility in community engagement, volunteer leadership, or mission-driven work. Minimum one-year experience involving public relations, public speaking, networking, and/or volunteer engagement. Minimum one-year experience providing leadership and demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusting relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Must obtain and maintain record clearance free from criminal convictions. Obtain negative Mantoux PPD Test/chest x-ray not more than one year prior to commencing work and every three (3) years thereafter confirming employee is free of tuberculosis. Must have CPR and First Aid certification upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Must have and maintain a valid California Driver License, a clean driving record, and vehicle insurance throughout course of employment in accordance with Olive Crest's auto insurance policy. Able to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, professionalism, and strong communication skills (verbal and written). Exercise good judgment, maturity, and problem-solving ability in situations where limited guidelines exist and priorities are often shifting. Capable of interpreting and following written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 40lbs over medium distances (up to 500 feet). May spend significant time driving as part of regular duties. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and navigating a computer. Comfort and ability to attend church events outside typical hours including evenings and weekends. Must have a philosophy of support for abused children in line with values, mission and treatment philosophy of Olive Crest.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual English/Spanish Speaking Preferred Familiarity with, and willingness to collaborate with local faith communities and resources. Comfortable building relationships with culturally diverse families, churches, and communities. Previous recruiting, training, and mobilizing of volunteers.

HEALTH BENEFITS 2

Cigna Medical HMO's and 2 PPO's to choose from A Dental HMO and PPO through Cigna to choose from A vision plan through

VSP TIME OFF BENEFITS INCLUDE

Up to 48 hours of sick time per year that caps at 120 hours Flexible use of sick hours for personal time 2 weeks vacation time; increased vacation time every 4 years thereafter. Up to 40 hours per year for Jury Duty or Trial Witness Up to 48 hours per year for Bereavement with death in immediate family

OTHER AVAILABLE BENEFITS INCLUDE 403

(b) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Pre-Taxed Child Care HSA/FSA options 5 AFLAC Options to choose from Employee Assistance Program Up to 12 paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement Cell Phone Reimbursement Referral Program Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience working or volunteering in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization? Are you willing to work occasionally after hours (early evenings) or weekends (Saturday or Sunday) to support department events?

Experience:

Administrative:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person