- Community Communication and Engagement in Building Consensus and Creating the Strategic Plan
- Increased Community Understanding on Issues of Equity
- Individual Access to Home Ownership and Workforce Development Services for African Americans.
- DEVELOP THE PROCESS FOR HIGH-LEVEL COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
- COMPLETE AND INSTITUTE A COVID-19 THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC EQUITY RECOVERY PLAN
- DESIGN AND DEVELOP AN EQUITY WHITE PAPER SERIES TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- EXPAND PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS TO FURTHER SUPPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOME OWNERSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- CREATE A HYBRID MODEL FOR PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING – TIME AND PLACE
Communications and Engagement Director - Asheville, United States - Ymi Cultural Center Inc
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE POSITION
A full-time, exempt position that will direct all program operations and help to oversee ongoing evaluation process including reporting to the City of Asheville and other funders. This is a leadership position will supervise the Community Engagement Supporter, recruit and engage volunteers and establish a large network of community partnerships.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
DEVELOP THE PROCESS FOR HIGH-LEVEL COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION
COMPLETE AND INSTITUTE A COVID-19 THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC EQUITY RECOVERY PLAN
EXPAND PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS TO FURTHER SUPPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN HOME OWNERSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CREATE A HYBRID MODEL FOR PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING – TIME AND PLACE
ACADEMIC & TRADE QUALIFICATIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE: BA in Communications or equivalent work experience in this field.
The position will be based out the YMI Cultural Center located at 39 South Market Street, but will involve extensive local travel and building partnerships. Hours are primarily 9AM to 5PM, but with flexibility for alternative hours for community engagement.
Requirements: The candidate needs to be highly organized and able to multi-task in a team environment. A deep understanding of the issues affecting the social determinants of health with the ability to work with local and regional experts. Ability to present relatively complex information in public and private settings. Strong leadership and communication skills including technical writing and moderate data interpretation.
A successful candidate will apply these skills to ensure achievement of the three primary goals:
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF THE POSITION
Ensure all residents, public and private stakeholders, and business leaders, and service coordinators build confidence and trust in themselves and each other. This position will lead a program of community communications and bring together persons from diverse areas of the city to share information and exchange ideas in a positive and productive setting. This position will undertake strong and direct outreach to build a bridge of understanding. Specific activities include:
o Establishing a working group to participate in the program.
o Disseminating best practice papers and share current program opportunities through monthly community meetings held at the YMICC;
o Hosting targeted focus-groups with African-American residents and community leaders held at YMICC;
o Developing written materials distributed through program partners, public and private facilities, and print and broadcast media.
Lead the effort to develop a COVID-19 Three-Year Strategic Equity Recovery Plan to model the results of community communications and help the community better understand the processes of government and other social services, especially in terms of their role and efforts. The process to develop the Plan will be monitored as a short-term result, with quarterly reports; the completion of the Plan and its implementation will a long-term result.
Will design, develop, and distribute COVID-19 Equity White Papers working with community experts and consultants. The quarterly white papers will focus on the social determinates of health and the economy in a recovering workforce. Distribution will be through stakeholder locations, online website sites for key partners, and announcements in print and broadcast media.
This position will help YMICC will expand its partnership in the Asheville Chamber of Commerce's ARPA submission regarding workforce development.
YMICC has designed a new "hybrid" model of program delivery and outreach through new wiring, increased bandwidth, and online attendance opportunities for programs and meetings. YMICC will also update the elevator and wheelchair lifts for ADA compliance and safety.
Please submit a Resume and Cover letter to:
Company DescriptionThe YMI Cultural Center is a 129 year old Historical Black agency. We are mission driven and building on the legacy of the founding community.