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Are you looking for a meaningful career in a position that allows you to make a positive impact in your community? Come work at Voices for Children and be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of children and families in our community and takes pride in serving our children with the highest level of excellence and care. At Voices for Children, you will enjoy a friendly, fun, warm culture with the following generous benefits for our full-time employees: • 12 vacation days • 13 paid holidays • 5 additional days of paid time off after Christmas Day through New Year’s Day • Medical Plan including acupuncture / chiropractic (one plan is free), Dental, Vision • Pet Insurance • Flexible spending account (Health & Dependent Care) • 403b plans for retirement savings (Traditional & Roth) • 403b 3% employer contribution (fully vested) • A welcoming work environment • Alternate Work Schedule: Choose from a 4/10 schedule (4 days a week / 10 hours a day) or 5/8 schedule (5 days per week 8 hours per day) And more.... About Us Voices for Children is a respected, local nonprofit organization focused on fulfilling our mission to advocate for the needs of children in foster care. Our mission is to transform the lives of abused children by providing them with CASAs. VFC believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, our vision is to provide a CASA to every child in foster care who needs one, monitor every court file in the system, and advocate to improve the lives of Riverside and San Diego County’s foster children. Consistently considered a top CASA program out of 1,000 programs nationwide, our team takes pride in serving our children with the highest level of excellence and care ABOUT THE POSITION Under the direction of the CASA Recruitment and Outreach Manager and in consultation with the Riverside County Managing Director, the Community Outreach Coordinator will: • Coordinate community outreach activities to recruit new volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) • Collaborate with the Marketing Team to develop and implement community outreach efforts that promote the CASA Program, as well as the mission and vision of Voices for Children • Assist with the recruitment and screening of applicants to the CASA Program; • Develop and implement outreach plans to support the program’s short and long-term goals. • Raise awareness in the community about the CASA model generally and how VFC has implemented that model locally. This position is based out of a Riverside County office and can allow for some work to be completed remotely contingent on the needs of the operation and other factors including performance. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Essential Criteria • Two (2) years’ experience in volunteer recruitment, community outreach, community organizing, program development, or related field in the public and/or nonprofit sector • High School Diploma or equivalent. • Experience using basic office equipment (e.g. phone, fax, copier). • Proficient with current Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook • Willingness and ability to regularly work evenings and weekends. • Willingness and ability to stay up-to-date regarding best practices related to volunteer management; community outreach and engagement; child welfare; and, diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Outstanding written and oral communication skills; • Willingness and ability to serve as an ambassador for VFC and the organization’s mission. • Access to reliable transportation. • Must meet all screening requirements as set down in the California Rules of Court, Rule 5.655. Preferred Criteria • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. • Experience using database systems. • Experience with community outreach specifically within Riverside County • Extensive knowledge of Riverside County • Experience working in the nonprofit or social services sector in inland Southern California. (Inland Empire) • Bilingual English / Spanish COMPENSATION & WORK SCHEDULE Starting Pay Rate for this position is $28.85 per hour ($60,000 annualized) Standard work week is 40 hours; however, employees are expected to work any additional time necessary to meet deadlines and complete assignments. Evenings and weekends may be required. Additional hours are subject to overtime pay. The VFC office is open for business Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Standard work week for this position is 5 days per week / 40 hours per week. Position regularly works evenings, weekends and may work overtime based on operational demands. The VFC office is open for business during the following hours, except on holidays recognized by VFC: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Coverage at the office by the program and office staff shall be according to such schedule as developed by the President & CEO or designee. Physical Demands & Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands • Able to constantly sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 8 hours per day) if work is limited to remote work only or able to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 4 hours per day) if not limited to remote work. • Able to constantly sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours at a time / 7 hours per day if work is limited to remote work or able to frequently sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours at a time / 4 hours per day if not limited to remote work. • Able to consistently operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. • Able to consistently speak into and use a telephone for long periods of time. • Able to regularly traverse a distance up to 1 mile per day. • Able to regularly lift, carry and load items (e.g. boxes, recruitment materials) weighing up to 25 lbs. • Able to regularly push / pull up to 50 lbs. on wheels or loaded on a cart / truck. Work Environment • Daily travel, including weekends and evenings, throughout Riverside County is required. • Occasional travel to San Diego County is also required. • Professional office environment • Small team environment • Fast paced working with multi-level distractions Special Conditions • Able to regularly work extended hours as needed, including nights, weekends, or holiday weekends during special events. • Able to transport large items (e.g. EZ Ups, tables, chairs) via personal vehicle. HOW TO APPLY Please go to the following link and click “Apply for this Job” to apply: https://jsco.re/fnr1u No phone calls, please. Position open immediately and will remain open until filled. PLEASE NOTE: Your application MUST include: • Cover letter • Resume • Essay: In addition to your cover letter and resume, you must submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing a difficult decision you have made recently & how you made that decision. Upload your essay and cover letter as one document. The person who is offered the position will undergo a background check, including a DMV record review, FBI and DOJ fingerprinting, and a check of the Child Abuse Central Index. Our hiring process includes an initial phone interview and at least 2-3 in-person interviews with current VFC staff. Please submit all application materials to be considered. EEO STATEMENT Voices for Children (VFC) is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive organization whose staff and volunteers value, represent, and serve individuals of diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, and abilities. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.” We embrace the guiding principle that all children should be safe, have a permanent home, and have an opportunity to thrive. Inclusivity and equity are essential components of the advocacy for and protection of the children and families we serve. In order to provide high quality advocacy and serve the best of interests of children, we are similarly committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate and value our differences and are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment.