Community Advocate

Impact Community Action•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Advocate's 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.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D.
Valid Ohio Driver License and ability to meet agency insurability requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience in social work, human services, non-profit, or community engagement preferred
Resident of one of Columbus’ Opportunity Neighborhoods preferred

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