Together We Grow Outreach and Training Specialist

Brazos Valley Food Bank, Inc.•Bryan, TX

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Together We Grow Outreach and Training Specialist implements the program’s outreach plan and facilitates its multi-week curriculum. The role supports the Brazos Valley Food Bank’s work to build a hunger-free Brazos Valley by helping clients develop transferable skills to achieve personal and professional goals, while promoting program services through education and outreach to key stakeholders. The specialist conducts community outreach, delivers training, coordinates guest speakers and partner-provided services, supports clients’ goals and employment placement in collaboration with the Individual Development Specialist, and supervises Community Garden volunteer shifts. The role also builds employer and community relationships; coordinates Employer Advisory Board activities and post-training engagement opportunities; and tracks and analyzes outreach, participation, retention, and client outcomes. It maintains accurate, confidential client records and prepares reports and other written materials as requested. The role requires regular in-person attendance, outdoor work at the onsite garden in varied weather, flexibility to work evenings and weekends, and use of a personal vehicle for BVFB business. The hiring range is $17.66–$20.19. The position is with the Brazos Valley Food Bank, a local nonprofit organization in Bryan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a CHEA-recognized accredited college or university, with major coursework in Human Resources/Human Resource Development, Adult Education, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field, or relevant work experience in training, social work, case management, casework, or a related field.
One year of training experience with adults.
One year of community outreach experience.
Excellent written, oral, leadership, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand and organize detailed information and communicate it in writing or orally.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to work cooperatively under pressure with diverse people and communicate tactfully with all members of society.
Ability to set priorities, identify goals, and plan effectively.
Understanding of group dynamics; comfort and skill in a coaching environment; and ability to handle supervision professionally.
Ability to work in stressful situations and meet program timelines.
Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet outreach needs, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work outdoors throughout the year in varied weather conditions at the onsite garden.
Ability to work effectively with Food Bank staff and volunteers.
Ability to become certified in First Aid and Food Handling.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Current driver’s license and ability to use a personal vehicle for BVFB business; mileage reimbursement is provided for work travel.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.
Knowledge of hunger and poverty issues.
Knowledge of community resources and ability to use them effectively for clients.

Responsibilities

Implement the Together We Grow outreach plan and promote program services to social service providers, food-insecure individuals, community stakeholders, and partner organizations.
Maintain stakeholder communications and identify or support outreach activities, including health fairs and community events.
Create a five-week, 90-hour training schedule for each cohort and conduct the program’s five-week coursework four times per year using the Together We Grow curriculum.
Schedule guest speakers and coordinate additional in-house trainings and services with community-based organizations.
Research adult education practices and curriculum topics, and work with the Program Manager to update training materials.
Supervise clients as they implement project management plans during designated garden volunteer shifts.
Communicate program expectations, policies, and service parameters to clients; maintain client confidentiality.
Coordinate with the Individual Development Specialist on referrals, enrollment, employment opportunities, client retention, unmet needs, outcomes, advocacy, and post-training support.
Meet individually with students as needed to support progress toward personal and professional goals.
Supervise Community Garden volunteer shifts twice weekly year-round, including assigning tasks and maintaining a safe, productive environment.
Maintain positive relationships with volunteers, partners, interns, and community resource and referral organizations; attend scheduled staff and team meetings.
Build employer partnerships and attend community meetings or provide program presentations as assigned.
Coordinate Employer Advisory Board meetings and activities, including roster development, agendas, notes, logistics, and liaison duties.
Work with the Program Manager to consult the Employer Advisory Board, develop correspondence and reports, and design and implement a post-training engagement plan.
Plan and facilitate post-training engagement opportunities, coordinate them with the mentorship project, and track participation and feedback to evaluate and update the plan annually.
Maintain records of outreach activities and individuals reached; analyze outreach strategies, referral sources, enrollment, and retention.
Observe and track client learning and application of training concepts, provide timely interventions when needed, and document interventions in client files.
Track student retention and complete monthly data reports, weekly staff-activity reports, and timely paper and electronic service documentation using designated software.
Report on role-specific measurable objectives in bi-weekly meetings with the Program Manager, using data to describe progress, barriers, and next steps.
Maintain accurate, timely, professional, thorough, objective, and confidential client records using designated software.
Provide information and data for grant proposals and potential funders when requested, and recommend social media content to the Program Manager.
Perform additional duties as assigned.