General Statement Of Duties

The Community Outreach and Events Manager (Program Manager), working under the direction of the Special Assistant to the Executive Director,shall coordinate VMRC’s strategic and targeted outreach and engagement to community organizations and community events in VMRC’s 5 county catchment areas.

Key Responsibilities Essential Functions

The Community Outreach and Events Manager will be responsible for expanding VMRC’s engagement and outreach throughout the service area. This individual will coordinate attendance at community events with outside organizations and the internal outreach team.

Plan and coordinate to attend community engagement activities designed to identify, educate, and inform clients and non-clients and their familiesabout VMRC’s support and services.
Attend community events with the internal outreach team.
Track all community events the agency participates in, including their dates, locations, times, staff in attendance, and type of event.
Manage all outreach materials and distribute accordingly to outreach teams for events.
Manage all promotional materials and distribute them accordingly to outreach teams for events.
Work to identify, build and maintain strategic partnerships with local community agencies and various stakeholders to help promote VMRC’s mission, vision, and values.
Support the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, including recruitment and supervision of volunteers, and day-of-event management.
Maintains social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, YouTube, Linked In, as well as any future accounts, in partnership with the agency social media team.
Maintains VMRC’s Screen fluence subscription and content for the monitors in the lobbies of all offices.
Participates in content to be placed on VMRC’s website, www.vmrc.net , as well as the VMRC Weekly Newsletter.
Supports other agency events not coordinated by Community Outreach and Events Specialist by assisting, participating, and covering for the VMRC website, VMRC social media, and VMRC Weekly Newsletter.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience is required.
Experience working with community members from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Understanding community organization and development of community networks for achievement of desired outcomes.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and via electronic networks, including excellent creative writing skills, with individuals and groups from a variety of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Working knowledge of developmental disabilities, family support systems, and community-based resources to address special needs of clients.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members, including individuals with developmental disabilities, family members, service providers, and staff.
Current California driver’s license and State-required insurance required when using personal vehicle on Center business and a driving record acceptable to the organization and/or its insurance carrier.
Capacity to be flexible and work in a changing environment.
Computer skills are sufficient to meet production demands of the job, including Microsoft Office and software for public information and learning management.
Availability/flexibility to work varied hours including occasional evenings, nights, and weekends.
Knowledge of emergency procedures of the Regional Center.

Knowledge And/or Abilities

Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of regional center programs.
Effective communication techniques.
Ability to plan and schedule your own work.
Formulates and implements project goals and objectives.
Organizes meetings and events.
Effective oral presentation skills.
Effective writing skills in English and a language other than English (Spanish/Asian Languages).
Interact with others from a wide variety of cultural and social backgrounds.
Knowledge of word processing software (Microsoft Word) is required.
Working knowledge of Excel and Power Point Presentations.

Compensation: $2,411.72 - $3,325.73 biweekly

VMRC supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for all staff. We have a zero tolerance for discrimination and harassment in our agency.Likewise, Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is committed to complying with all laws that protect qualified individuals with disabilities.

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