Outreach Specialist

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization founded in 1979. NMIC has grown into a leading multi-service agency with over 140 staff members serving New York City with a focus on upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of the people in our community on their paths to secure and prosperous futures. Integration is the cornerstone of NMIC’s programs, and our staff can identify and address a broad array of immediate needs through comprehensive crisis intervention services. With their matters resolved, clients move seamlessly to capacity building services through our holistic programs designed to transition individuals and families to self-sufficiency.

• Legal, Organizing, Advocacy, and Weatherization programs meet community members’ basic needs including legal representation in immigration related matters, housing, financial services and health related matters.
• Education & Career Services program impacts individual community members with the practical tools necessary to build secure and prosperous futures.

Job Title: Outreach Specialist

Department: Legal, Organizing, & Advocacy

Unit: Benefits & Advocacy Services

Reports To: Manager for Benefits & Advocacy Services

Location: Main Office: 45 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY 10033

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Model: In-Person

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Outreach Specialist will be primarily responsible for conducting outreach and education efforts for NMIC programs. The Outreach Specialist will participate in community events, organize tabling events, and distribute information related to NMIC programs during internal events and other educational workshops hosted by NMIC’s external partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect and compile outreach materials for distribution and for display at NMIC’s offices.
• Work closely with community partners to conduct outreach and education efforts regarding NMIC programs and services at community-based education, training, and workforce initiatives to increase community awareness of and engagement with NMIC programs.
• Identify and attend a minimum of 48 community events and workshops to distribute outreach materials, including by responding to external partner requests for NMIC’s attendance.
• Coordinate and schedule agency event tabling efforts at community fairs/events, including staffing events scheduled for evenings and weekends.
• Engage in individual community outreach to distribute healthcare access and coverage information and other outreach materials.
• Participate and assist with NMIC’s bimonthly food pantry.
• Support reception staff with front desk coverage
• Assist in monitoring NMIC Intake lines
• Attend unit and agency-wide meetings as scheduled.

Additional related responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with Latino immigrant populations in a community-based setting strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage community members and representatives of partner organizations.
• Exceptional collaborative skills and the ability to interact with other office staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and writing skills in English and Spanish (bilingual skills required).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

BENEFITS: NMIC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid time off consisting of 20 vacation days, 15 sick days, 5 personal days, 11 agency holidays, plus the week off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day; a 401k with agency contribution; and other benefits.

The salary range for this position is $56,000-$60,255 dependent upon experience.

NMIC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply for employment. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements. A combination of education and experience will be considered unless specifically stated otherwise.

Strong verbal and writing skills in English and Spanish (bilingual skills required).