Engagement Specialist (Merced)

Ounce of Care

13d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

We live by the saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, and our mission is to empower healthy and thriving communities. Ounce is a first-of-its-kind community-based service model. Enabled by technology, we provide services to residents of affordable housing properties, improving engagement and outcomes at scale. We are looking for creative and kind teammates to join us in this journey. About the Role 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 weekly
• Comfort using a smartphone or tablet to track resident interactions and referrals
• Are outgoing, approachable, and energized by meeting new people
• Have experience working in community engagement, outreach, or customer service
• Are highly dependable and organized, with excellent follow-through
• Are comfortable working independently and as part of a dispersed team
• Are adaptable and quick to problem-solve in changing environments
• Are fluent in English (other languages a plus!)

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 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

• Play a key role in shaping a new model of support
• Meaningful work, and the chance to directly impact residents' lives
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team working toward equity and opportunity for all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees