Community Engagement Specialist

Los Angeles is facing an epidemic of homelessness. Despite billions of dollars approved by taxpayers to address the crisis over the last several years, the situation has further deteriorated. The government cannot handle this epidemic alone. Existing nonprofits are too constrained to have the broad impact necessary to address the issue at scale. Better Angels is taking a holistic approach to confront the many aspects of this huge, complex, and seemingly intractable problem, focusing on the following pillars: Prevention, Services, Technology, Shelter, and Housing – creating impact through supporting partners, developing innovative solutions, and mobilizing the residents of Los Angeles County.

Job Summary

Join our team as a Community Engagement Specialist, where you’ll leverage your dynamic skills in developing partnerships, managing events, leading groups, creating community, and managing communications and data. This role is ideal for an outgoing, organized professional who excels in building relationships and leading collaboratively in diverse environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are mission-driven, creative, and known for building meaningful connections across diverse groups. Your leadership and interpersonal skills drive impactful community engagement. You have volunteer or paid experience working to help marginalized or low-income neighbors.

Core Responsibilities

• Connect with non-profit and community partners to understand service offerings and build partnerships.
• Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and teammates.
• Organize partner participation at in-person service events.
• Lead community events and service initiatives.
• Documenting partnership agreements and communicating impact.
• Train and supervise volunteers to support partnership relationships.

Key Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to organize work to meet due dates and goals
• Skilled in leadership and team coordination
• Skilled in event planning and execution
• Enjoys problem-solving in dynamic settings
• Self-motivated
• Experienced in customer relationship management (database management, communication, and reporting)

Physical Requirements

• Able to work outdoors
• Comfortable with physical labor, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Licensed driver and willing to work all over LA county
• Willing to work one weekend day most weekends (with a flexible weekly schedule outside of events)

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship building (i.e., sales or business development roles), event coordination and community building (i.e., camp counselor or team lead experience), volunteer leadership, marketing communications, or related work.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and innovative operational design skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building relationships and collaborating with diverse individuals.
• Passion for social justice and commitment to ending homelessness in Los Angeles.
• Ability to craft compelling narratives to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to drive multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience in effective cross-functional, cross-role, and cross-organizational collaboration.
• Either a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

Time Commitment

Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location

Hybrid/Remote, Los Angeles

Anticipated Start Date

January 2025

Salary

$65,000-$75,000 compensation package including majority-paid medical and dental and unlimited vacation and sick time. FSLA Status: Exempt

Reports to Better Angels Sr. Manager of Operations

Work Environment

The community engagement specialist will work remotely and in person with volunteers and employees in Los Angeles County. The position will require frequent evening and weekend work, with much schedule autonomy. The work environment may include exposure to various weather conditions, noise, and other environmental factors associated with working in the field.

Better Angels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ identified folks are strongly encouraged to apply. If you think your experience, education, knowledge, and skills might be a great fit for this role, we want to hear from you!

Application Process

Submit your resume and cover letter, showcasing your skills, community involvement and leadership experience.