Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time, Yonkers Outreach)

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) is seeking an outgoing, resourceful Community Engagement Coordinator to strengthen environmental outreach in Westchester County, with a focus on Yonkers.

Position Details

• Part-time, grant-funded
• 18 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
• Term: Immediately – July 2027, with possible extension based on funding
• $20 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement for work-related travel at the current IRS standard rate
• Hybrid, with in-person community outreach in Westchester County, NY

About ELOC

Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) is a Westchester County nonprofit that prepares young people in underserved communities to lead on environmental and energy issues. Through youth programs, community education, and local partnerships, ELOC works to make environmental opportunity accessible to everyone.

About the Role

The coordinator will build relationships with residents, community organizations, and municipal leaders, help establish local partnerships that support environmental education and used-cooking-oil collection, and work directly with high school students in ELOC's Student Environmental Ambassador (SEA) Program. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys introducing themselves, starting conversations, and following up to turn connections into real opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Yonkers residents, community groups, and local organizations around environmental issues.
• Conduct outreach to municipal offices and leaders, including city staff, elected officials, and relevant departments, to develop partnerships and community participation.
• Identify and establish local used-cooking-oil collection sites, coordinating with partners such as fire stations and oil collectors.
• Work directly with students in the Student Environmental Ambassador Program, involving them in outreach activities, community events, and partnership projects, and serving as a positive mentor and role model.
• Represent ELOC at community meetings and events and share information about its environmental programs.
• Coordinate with ELOC staff to plan and support local outreach and program activities.
• Track outreach, contacts, and partnership progress, and provide regular updates to ELOC leadership.
• Identify new opportunities to grow environmental engagement in Yonkers and nearby communities.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable initiating conversations and building rapport.
• Self-directed, persistent, and organized, with the ability to follow up and move outreach efforts forward.
• Interest in environmental issues and community-based work.
• Comfortable working with and mentoring high school students.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle (required).
• Spanish language skills required.
• Familiarity with Yonkers communities, organizations, or local government is a plus.
• Experience in community outreach, organizing, public relations, environmental programs, or related work is helpful; equivalent lived or community experience is also welcome.

College students who have completed their freshman year are encouraged to apply.

Requirements for Selected Candidate

Because this role involves working directly with high school-age youth, the following are required before the start date:

• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ELOC's child protection training.
• Verification of identity and employment eligibility. ELOC participates in E-Verify.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief note about your interest in community outreach.

ELOC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people of color, Yonkers residents, Spanish speakers, and those with lived experience in the communities we serve to apply.

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel at the current IRS standard rate.

Spanish – Professional working proficiency (required). Must be able to communicate comfortably with Spanish-speaking residents and community partners.

English – Fluent (required).