Job Title: Program Assistant-Outreach Specialist
Reports To: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department:
Location: 1130 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Salary Range:

Summary: We are seeking a motivated individual to join our community development organization as an Outreach Specialist. As part of our outreach team, you will work directly with vulnerable and disinvested communities, identifying their material issues and assisting their efforts at self-assessing their business needs and education. This is a relationship-focused position, requiring you to have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to empathize with people of greatly varied experiences, and an appreciation for community-centered solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and foster relationships with existing community leaders and organizers 
• Support ongoing community programs with logistical and material coordination 
• Recognize community needs and leaders, and create frameworks for business development team. 
• Conduct door-to-door outreach and disseminating surveys to local businesses 

Program Assistant-Outreach Specialist Requirements and Qualifications 

• Lived experience in the communities we serve 
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills 
• Familiarity with local community needs and service gaps 
• Ability to foster emerging leadership 
• Staying informed and aware of resources for small businesses