Recruitment, Outreach and Community Building Coordinator Garfield Jubilee Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Interpersonal skills Collaboration Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Social media community building Digital marketing tools Client database systems Driver's License Communications CRM system proficiency Productivity software Experience working with individuals from underserved communities Working with youth Time management Full Job Description Purpose and Mission of the Organization Garfield Jubilee Association, Inc. is a Christian-based community development corporation committed to strengthening low- and moderate-income families and communities. GJA advances community stability, opportunity, and transformation through workforce development, youth programming, food access, community engagement, and other supportive services. GJA's mission is to strengthen the communities of Garfield, the East End, and the City of Pittsburgh region through the manifestation of the love of God. Its vision is to be a premier agency transforming lives. Position Summary The Recruitment, Outreach & Community Building Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that increase awareness of Garfield Jubilee Association's programs, recruit eligible participants, support enrollment and orientation processes, and deepen relationships with residents and community partners. Coordinator will lead recruitment for YouthBuild and other workforce-development programs, organize outreach events and information sessions, maintain recruitment and community-contact databases, create outreach materials and digital communications, and strengthen GJA's visibility in Garfield and the broader region. Core Responsibilities Recruitment, Enrollment, and Participant Engagement  Develop and implement an annual outreach, recruitment, and enrollment plan for YouthBuild and other GJA workforce-development programs.  Build referral pipelines with schools, alternative education programs, youth-serving organizations, probation and reentry partners, housing providers, community organizations, and other referral sources.  Generate, track, and follow up with prospective participants through phone calls, text messages, emails, in-person outreach, information sessions, and partner referrals.  Support prospective participants through screening, eligibility verification, application completion, orientation, and enrollment processes.  Coordinate and promote YouthBuild Mental Toughness orientation and other required onboarding activities.  Meet annual recruitment, application, orientation, and enrollment targets established by program leadership.  Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential recruitment and participant records in required databases and reporting systems. Community Outreach and Partnership Development  Represent GJA at neighborhood meetings, school and community events, career fairs, workforce events, and partner convenings.  Develop and sustain relationships with residents, community leaders, schools, employers, service providers, faith institutions, and local organizations.  Convene or support quarterly community meetings, listening sessions, open houses, and partner gatherings to identify community needs and strengthen GJA programming.  Coordinate outreach activities and referral partnerships that expand program access across Garfield, the East End, and surrounding communities.  Support match-related partnership activities and maintain documentation needed for grant, programmatic, and financial reporting. Communications, Marketing, and Organizational Visibility  Create and distribute outreach materials including flyers, brochures, referral packets, email campaigns, newsletters, event materials, and social-media content.  Maintain consistent digital communication through GJA's website, email lists, and social- media platforms.  Produce a monthly organizational or community newsletter featuring program opportunities, participant success stories, events, resources, and partner highlights.  Coordinate with staff and partners to collect participant success stories, photographs, testimonials, and other approved content for funders, media, grant reports, and public communications.  Support media outreach and public-relations opportunities that increase awareness of GJA programs, events, and community impact.  Ensure all participant photographs, testimonials, and stories are used only with appropriate written consent and in accordance with GJA confidentiality policies. Events, Volunteer Engagement, and Reporting  Coordinate outreach-focused events, including Community Day, open houses, recruitment events, information sessions, job and career fairs, and community-service activities.  Recruit, orient, and coordinate volunteers who support GJA events and program activities.  Prepare monthly progress reports for the Executive Director that summarize recruitment activity, partnership engagement, outreach reach, enrollment pipeline status, events, and barriers.  Assist with program narratives, grant reports, match documentation, and other required reports.  Collaborate with program staff to ensure outreach, recruitment, participant engagement, and community-building activities support grant deliverables and organizational goals.  Perform other related duties assigned by the Executive Director. Performance Expectations Success in this role will be measured through clear and realistic targets, established with the Executive Director and program staff. Performance Area Example Measures Recruitment pipeline Number of qualified leads, referrals, completed applications, and orientation participants Enrollment Percentage of program enrollment goals achieved by cohort and annually Follow-up Timely follow-up with prospective participants and referral partners Community presence Number of outreach events, community meetings, partner meetings, and presentations completed Partnerships Active referral partners and documented partnership activities Communications Consistent newsletters, social-media activity, website updates, and outreach materials Data quality Complete, current, and accurate recruitment and contact records Reporting Monthly reports and documentation submitted on time Required Qualifications  Master's degree or bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, nonprofit management, community development, social work, education, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.  At least three years of experience in recruitment, community engagement, outreach, workforce development, youth development, communications, or a related field.  Experience working with opportunity youth, young adults, and/or individuals facing barriers to education and employment.  Demonstrated ability to recruit participants, build community relationships, and conduct grassroots outreach.  Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and public-speaking skills.  Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.  Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.  Experience using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, email-marketing platforms, social-media platforms, and database or CRM systems.  Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends.  Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally for outreach, meetings, and events.  Ability to obtain required Pennsylvania clearances and background checks. Preferred Qualifications  Knowledge of Garfield, Pittsburgh's East End, and the regional network of youth-serving, workforce-development, education, and social-service organizations.  Experience with YouthBuild, workforce development, WIOA, reentry, GED/HSD preparation, construction training, or career-pathway programs.  Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce, Apricot, or comparable communication and database tools.  Experience coordinating community events, volunteer engagement, or media relations.  Familiarity with grant-funded program reporting and documentation requirements.  Experience developing newsletters, outreach campaigns, and participant success stories.

Administrative Details Salary range:

$60,000-$65,000

Benefits Summary:

Health Care, Retirement, PTO Full-time Position, Exempt Status In Person Position Must have a valid driver's license. Required clearances, such as Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse History, FBI fingerprinting, and any other funder-required checks. To apply, submit resume, cover letter and two or three professional references to with the subject line: Recruitment, Outreach and Community Building Coordinator.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person