The Whitin Community Center Community Outreach Coordinator is a dedicated and collaborative role to build and support a growing Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network. This role is critical in strengthening communication, coordination, and resource-sharing among local agencies and volunteer-run organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Due to the scope and complexity of supporting volunteer-led food pantries and other service providers, this position will focus on developing systems, fostering partnerships, and implementing tools that improve efficiency and impact across the network.

REPORTS TO: Community Outreach Director

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time Hourly (20 hours per week) Temporary (1 year grant funded position)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct outreach and meet with local stakeholders including food pantries, senior centers, veterans’ groups, domestic violence organizations, shelters, and other service agencies

Introduce and promote the Blackstone Valley Essential Needs Distribution Network

Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners

Train partner organizations on the use of the network’s communication app and volunteer management system

Provide ongoing support to ensure effective adoption and usage of these tools

Collaborate with the members of the BV Essential Needs Distribution Network to assess gaps, needs, and opportunities

Catalog existing partnerships and identify areas for growth and expansion

Support the development of strategies to enhance food and essential item distribution

Connect with and learn from similar networks (e.g., Metrowest communities) to identify best practices

Assist in expanding sources for food and essential item donations

Maintain accurate time and attendance online and submit in timely manner

Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as mandated by your supervisor.

Adhere to WCC Core Competencies and Employee Manual

Meet with local stakeholders to receive and distribute donations based on their schedule

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be asked to perform other duties related to health and fitness as needed.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Experience in community outreach, nonprofit work, or program coordination preferred

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Comfortable leading training and supporting diverse groups of volunteers and professionals

Strong organizational and communication skills

Basic proficiency with technology and willingness to learn new systems

Access to reliable transportation for local meetings and site visits and to meet stakeholders to distribute and receive donations

Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed

A laptop will be provided to perform job duties

May require weeknight or Saturday meetings