Part-Time Community Coach

Easterseals • Brooklyn, NY

2d • $17

About The Position

As a Part-Time Community Coach, you will be on the front lines of positive change—connecting NYCHA residents to career opportunities and resources that support long-term success. You will represent the Jobs-Plus program at community events and resident meetings, build trust within the community, and inspire participation through meaningful outreach and relationship-building. This role plays a key part in expanding program awareness, driving engagement, and generating referrals. What You'll Do: Serves as a liaison between residents/members and the Jobs-Plus program staff. Performs daily administrative duties such as answering phone calls, greeting members when they arrive at the office, checking voicemails, returning calls, scanning, and filing Assists with planning and organizing community workshops. Assist with reception duties to greet members visiting the office Document daily activities with member engagement in Salesforce and FedcapCARES

Requirements

• You have a High School Diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent experience; some post-secondary training preferred.
• You are a verified resident of housing developments in the service area.
• Enrolled in JP or will be enrolled in JP upon hire.
• You bring a minimum of 1 year of work experience; in customer service , working with individuals with barriers, community agencies, and/or service providers preferred.
• Experience in utilizing and maintaining social media presence.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and be sensitive to maintaining confidentiality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and multitasking.
• Strong customer service and administrative background.
• The ability to work on your feet and post flyers within a ½ mile radius within the community.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in working with public assistance recipients, formerly incarcerated individuals and those affected by the challenges associated with poverty.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Jobs-Plus positive community presence by representing the Jobs Plus Program at marketing events, such as Tenant Association meetings, tabling outside BJP, and promoting the program at local Brownsville events bi-weekly.
• Assists the Career Development Specialists and Assistant Director in the development and building of a network of community partnerships to support members daily.
• Performs weekly outreach activities within the service area as assigned by the Assistant Director.
• Utilization of online marketing platforms like Canva weekly to create flyers for upcoming Jobs Plus Events.
• Daily utilization of Facebook and Instagram to post flyers, posts, or events happening at BJP.
• Assistance with putting up and distributing flyers in the local community and in businesses to promote the Jobs Plus program and its events, 2-3 days a week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees