Community Engagement Associate

About the Position

The Training & Event Associate supports the planning, coordination and implementation of trainings and community engagement events. The role is responsible for maintaining internal logistics that ensures trainings & events run smoothly. This includes the initial promotion of the event through post-event follow-up. This role would report directly to Gillian Palmer, Law Enforcement Training & Community Engagement Manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

The position is part-time at 15 hours per week and would require in-person office hours at the RICADV’s office in Warwick, RI.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate aspects of RICADV’s Training Calendar, to include outreach, planning, implementation, and data collection;
• Create and maintain training registration pages through internal software program;
• Develop and send email communications, including:
  • Training announcements and promotional outreach;
  • Registration confirmations and reminders;
  • Post-training follow-ups and thank you for attending emails;
• Prepare and distribute training materials, including sign-in sheets and certificates upon completion (when applicable);
• Assist in setting up and breaking down training spaces, ensuring all materials and technology are ready;
• Track attendance and maintain accurate training records;
• Monitor and compile participant evaluations and feedback;
• Provide internal administrative support related to community engagement and training initiatives – to include but not limited to preparing materials for tabling events, coordinating logistics related to community events; support the RICADVs community outreach efforts via phone banking, etc.;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications –

The ideal candidate will be someone who has strong organizational and time management skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities; experience with event coordination and administrative support preferred; proficiency with email platforms, event systems and spreadsheets; the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and the ability to adapt to shifting conditions as they arise. Additionally, a commitment to RICADVs mission and its values of anti-racism and anti-oppression are essential. Experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Word are preferred.