Community Advocate - Energy Efficiency Job at Impact Community Action, Columbus, OH

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  • Impact Community Action
  • Columbus, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20.00/Hour

Title: Community Advocate

Classification: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Reports to: Department Director

Job Summary: The Community Advocates aim is to collect community views, understand community needs, and identify possible challenges and community-based solutions. This will be achieved by neighborhood canvassing, phone calls, attending meetings, and other relevant means of communication. The end goal of the Community Advocate is to inform the public, specifically BIPOC residents, about environmental equity issues, especial solar energy, weatherization, and electrification.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Builds strong relationships with members of and leaders in the community
  • Be the main point and have direct contact with the community
  • Attends various meetings like community meetings, governmental meetings, school board meetings, neighborhood meetings, environmental causes meetings, etc.
  • Assists with recruitment for IMPACT programs with a focus on recruitment for the Empowered! Program
  • Collects community feedback and relays to appropriate IMPACT managers and directors
  • Understanding of environmental issues; distributes accurate information to the community
  • Informs and educates community about opportunities and programs available through IMPACT and other community organizations
  • Completes and submits all required reporting forms, including hours worked, in a timely manner
  • Represents Agency in a courteous and professional manner at all times
  • Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to operate telephone and personal computer for extended periods of time. Walking/canvassing is required. Local travel required.

Competencies and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledgeable about IMPACT programming and partnership programming
  • Friendly and Approachable Demeanor
  • Well-informed about community service, including needs, leaders, programs, etc.
  • Public Speaking
  • Action Oriented
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Decision Quality
  • Problem Solving
  • Innovation
  • Verbal, Written, and Presentation Communication Skills

Education and Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Valid Ohio Driver License and ability to meet agency insurability requirements
  • Bachelors Degree preferred
  • Experience in social work, human services, non-profit, or community engagement preferred
  • Resident of one of Columbus Opportunity Neighborhoods preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement:

IMPACT Community Action recognizes that a diverse workforce enhances the organization in many ways. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities that foster diversity and meaningful experiences.

remote work

Job Tags

Part time, Local area, Remote job,

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