Community Coordinator

About Surmount:

At Surmount, we envision a future where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools and support needed to make positive choices, overcome challenges, and build a life of purpose and fulfillment. We connect New Yorkers with essential resources and programs that empower them to overcome challenges, build resilience, and uplift their communities.

Position Overview:

Surmount New York is seeking a Community Coordinator to play a key leadership role in our

growing community efforts. This coordinator will serve as a representative of Surmount in

virtual spaces, helping to build community relationships, lead resource-sharing efforts, support

program development, and strengthen our internal systems. An ideal candidate will be deeply

committed to equity, community empowerment, and building connections that uplift

underserved populations.

Reports to: Community Director (Currently, the Executive Director until we fill the Director role)

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement & Visibility

• Support Surmount’s community presence, including organizing tabling at local events, grassroots gatherings, and partner-hosted opportunities.
• Execute outreach efforts such as the Summer Tabling Series and supporting the creation of Surmount’s annual Community Empowerment Fair.
• Supervise and support a team of community volunteers and ambassadors, ensuring
• alignment with Surmount’s values and goals.
• Create new initiatives or campaigns to increase local awareness of Surmount’s offerings
• and impact.

Resource Management & Sharing

• Support the vetting and sharing of community resources through Surmount’s AirTable resource database.
• Coordinate monthly resource themes in collaboration with the Marketing Team for the “Surmount Shares” series.
• Ensure Surmount is consistently identifying, tracking, and sharing high-quality, culturally
• relevant, and accessible resources.

Community Partnerships

• Support the Partnerships Manager with outreach and development of community-based partnerships across food security, housing, education, health, and more.
• Assist in the drafting and formalization of partnership agreements and MOUs as needed.
• Represent Surmount in external meetings, coalitions, and collaborations, acting as a voice for community needs and shared solutions.

Community Resource Network

• Lead the growth and facilitation of Surmount’s Community Resource Network, a collaborative of individuals and organizations working together to share resources, challenges, and solutions.
• Recruit, onboard, and support network members across New York City and Yonkers.
• Guide members in leading localized resource events, contributing insights to Surmount’s resource strategy, and participating in solution-focused discussions.

Experience:

We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience in New York’s (or similar) underserved

communities to apply.

Time Commitment:

This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5-10 hours of commitment per week.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes and make a positive impact in the community.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the nonprofit sector.