Job Overview:

The goal of the Community Engagement Coordinator is to strategically inform a variety of community stakeholders about the work of the IRC and provide them concrete ways to provide support to refugees and to the IRC. S/he will coordinate the development of the community co-sponsorship program, related outreach and development of community co-sponsors. S/he will work closely with the Resettlement Director

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop framework, policies & procedures related to community co-sponsorship
• Complete a community partner mapping
• Outreach to communities in West Texas to raise awareness for community co-sponsorship, including through speaking engagements, community events and by participating in community initiatives
• Develop and implement training of co-sponsors
• Develop a fundraising plan, and organize fundraising events in collaboration with co-sponsors
• Evaluate & monitor programming
• Serve as administrative liaison to community co-sponsors
• Other activities related to community engagement and advocacy

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience related to community engagement, advocacy, public relations, and coalition-building, or five years of professional experience related to community engagement, advocacy, public relations, and coalition-building.
• Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
• Self- starter with excellent problem solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.

Languages: English

Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance.

Work Environment: A combination of standard office environment and travel within the service delivery area. Some evening and weekend activity will be required.

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.