Engagement Specialist

Ounce of Care•California, United States, CA

6d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Ounce is launching a new "Light Touch" model to bring high-impact support to affordable housing residents across California—without needing full-time staffing at every site. As a member of our Engagement Team, you’ll be the face of Ounce on-site: welcoming residents, building awareness about our services, supporting small events, and creating warm handoffs to our virtual team of care navigators. This is a highly flexible, part-time role ideal for someone who loves people, thrives on energy and connection, and enjoys creating community. You’ll be deployed to one or more properties for a half-day or full day every other week, helping kick-start engagement and set the tone for trusted, reliable support.

Requirements

Must be available for in-person work at assigned properties in California
Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel to 1–2 properties biweekly
Comfort using a smartphone or tablet to track resident interactions and referrals

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in affordable housing communities or with social service organizations
Familiarity with virtual tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, or CRMs
Lived experience or deep understanding of the communities we serve

Responsibilities

Carry the Culture. You'll be the face of Ounce for residents and representing residents back to Ounce and other external organizations. You'll work to make sure folks have what they need to create a thriving community.
Support Logistics. Assist with setup, breakdown, and light event coordination.
Connect the Dots. Share information back to our virtual team, and make warm introductions to support residents’ ongoing needs.

Benefits

Meaningful work, and the chance to directly impact residents' lives
Join a passionate, mission-driven team working toward equity and opportunity for all

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