Outreach Program Coordinator I and II –  Programs & Community Partnerships (Volunteer)

Position Overview

Machiah’s House, Inc. (MHI) is seeking two dedicated Outreach Program  Coordinators to lead and strengthen MHI programs and initiatives. This role ensures that all programming remains cohesive and aligned with our mission of supporting youth aging out of foster care and individuals experiencing housing insecurity through wellness, education, and access.

MHI Outreach Program Coordinators will hold a key role in the organizational aspect of MHI programming as it relates to our funding and resource support. Outreach Program Coordinators will work closely with the Founder, Volunteer Coordinator, Social Media team, core contributors and community partners to develop meaningful programming, cultivate partnerships, and expand MHI’s impact.

The following duties will be shared amongst two volunteers. 

Primary Responsibilities

Program & Project Coordination

• Coordinate and oversee special projects to ensure alignment with MHI’s mission and organizational goals
• Meet regularly with the Founder, and team to review upcoming initiatives, organizational priorities, and mission alignment
• Assist in developing annual and quarterly programming goals
• Attend special events with the Founder, as appropriate

Volunteer & Team Development

• Collaborate with the Volunteer Outreach Coordinator to identify and recruit volunteers interested in serving on the Outreach Program Team
• Help develop, organize, and support the Outreach
• Assist in assigning volunteers to projects based on interests and organizational needs

Community Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, businesses, universities, and service providers
• Secure volunteer opportunities and collaborative partnerships that support MHI’s mission
• Develop relationships with neighboring transitional housing programs through regular communication and collaborative programming

Program Development

Plan, coordinate, and implement programming including:

• Small and large wellness and educational events
• Programs that directly serve youth aging out of foster care and individuals experiencing housing insecurity

Community Collaboration

Serve as MHI’s liaison with UNC Charlotte (and other related partners) by:

• Maintaining regular communication with representatives and volunteers on electronic and verbal platforms
• Working toward a goal of completing at least three collaborative programs during the year
• Supporting student and community member engagement and volunteer participation

Annual Programming Goals

The Outreach Program Coordinator will work toward facilitating:

• One large-scale event annually that directly engages youth aging out of foster care
• Two to three smaller wellness or educational events each year, supervised by a licensed when applicable 

Data Collection Reporting

Maintain accurate records and assist with reporting by tracking:

• Individuals served
• Number of participants
• Target population served
• Program outcomes and community impact
• Partnership and volunteer engagement
• Record programming through pictures and video for social media and visual reporting

Commitments:

The ideal candidate must:

• Be willing to dedicate at least 5 or more hours a month to plan, implement and strengthen programming for MHI
• Communicate effectively and in a timely matter to phone calls, texts and/or emails
• Have strong organization, public speaking and event planning skills
• Have access to and be able to operate zoom, whats app, google meet and electronic calendars
• Technologically savvy with social media and picture taking

Previous event planning and coordination experience is a plus. All candidates must be willing to complete a standard background check. 

Please submit your resume and interest letter to machiahshouse@gmail.com Kindly title your email ” Outreach Program Coordinator Application”.