Training & Outreach Specialist

Bay Area Legal Services • Tampa/CLC, FL

8d • Remote

About The Position

Bay Area Legal Services, a non-profit law firm serving the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years, is seeking a full-time Training & Outreach Specialist for its FosterPower program. This award-winning program provides Florida's foster youth with accessible information about their rights and benefits through an app and website, complemented by short-form videos featuring former foster youth. The program also offers in-person and virtual training for youth and child welfare professionals. The Training & Outreach Specialist will play a crucial role in expanding the FosterPower program across Florida by developing and implementing effective training and outreach strategies. This role involves direct engagement with children and young adults in foster care, delivering training to youth and professionals (case managers, foster parents, child protective investigators, etc.), coordinating conference presentations, and building partnerships with child welfare organizations. The position requires travel throughout Florida, some out-of-state travel, and content creation for social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The role reports to FosterPower's legal director and collaborates with the FosterPower team. The position is eligible for benefits and can be remote within Florida, with a required in-person orientation in Ybor City.

Requirements

• Applicants must have lived experience as a former child or young adult in Florida's foster care system.
• Passionate about FosterPower's mission and values.
• Comfortable presenting and training for large groups in-person and virtually.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and problem-solve.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Strong written and verbal skills and ability to write and create content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Quick ability to learn new technology and software (i.e., Slack, Airtable, Zoom, Canva).
• 15% travel required – minimum once monthly (2-3 days) to attend/conduct various training, events, etc.
• Ability to travel to outreach and training sites as required by grant objectives.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to rent and drive vehicles.
• Must be a Florida resident.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience working with children and young adults.
• Experience within the child welfare system through direct lived experience, or professional work is preferred.
• Professional experience in leadership training, youth or student organizations/groups, legislation, or policies.
• Experience with youth advocacy or youth organizing within the child welfare system.
• Understanding of child welfare issues and policy.
• Experience planning, leading events, and promotion of events using various methods including social media and other tools.
• Experience writing and facilitating curriculum and training.
• Experience managing projects.
• Work from home experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and manage virtual and in-person training sessions and outreach events for all non-attorney training.
• Network and collaborate with children and young adults in foster care and key youth-focused stakeholders across Florida.
• Schedule attendance, presentations, and exhibits at local and national conferences.
• Coordinate and engage FosterPower's Florida advisory board members.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, venue setup, and participant registration.
• Engage with partner organizations during events to foster a positive and supportive environment.
• Promote training and outreach events on social media and other communication channels to ensure high engagement and participation.
• Create social media content to empower youth and encourage use of the FosterPower app.
• Assist with FosterPower's communication efforts, including social media, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Organize and attend outreach events, conferences, etc. to promote FosterPower's mission.
• Perform administrative duties such as overseeing scheduling, mailings, printing, promo items, etc.
• Prepare and submit program and expense reports monthly.
• Support FosterPower's program activities as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level