Outreach Coordinator (Part time)

JSSA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in strengthening our organization's collaborations with other youth-serving organizations in Fairfax County, Virginia. This person will work closely with members of Fairfax County Youth MOVE (FCYM) to develop and implement trainings and events by young people for young people in Fairfax County. Additional tasks will be to build community partnerships, identify project sites, and ensure consistent representation at key community meetings. This position will report to the Director of Behavioral Health Support Services. Fairfax County Youth MOVE (FCYM), a chapter of Youth MOVE National, is a youth-led program. Founded in 2021 as the Healthy Minds Fairfax Youth Advisory Council, Fairfax County Youth MOVE.

Requirements

Strong communication skills
Ability to plan and execute projects
A collaborative approach to working with others
Creative and flexible thinking
Strong problem-solving skills
An interest in supporting teens and young adults from a wide variety of backgrounds in developing skills and doing advocacy work

Nice To Haves

Residency in Northern Virginia
Bilingual (Spanish speaking)
Lived experience navigating social services or mental health systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Fairfax County Youth MOVE (FCYM) members leading initiatives to connect with more community organizations through regular meetings
Identify and contact potential sites for projects
Attend events planned in collaboration with FCYM members
Attend Sunday meetings, coordinating with FDC to ensure one representative is present at each meeting
Attend TICN meetings (held the first Tuesday, every other month)