Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
StoryCorps
Job Title: Bilingual Outreach Coordinator
Department: Mobile
Division: Programs
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports To: Senior Coordinator, Mobile
Status: Part-Time (20 hours/week), Regular, Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Outreach Coordinator is a key member of StoryCorps’ Mobile Department,
which oversees the operations of our MobileBooths and Mobile Tour. Our
MobileBooths are recording studios housed in Airstream trailers; they operate
year-round, making 4-6 week tour stops in towns and cities across the
country, partnering with local public radio stations and/or other host partners
during each tour stop. The Outreach Coordinator is based in StoryCorps’
Brooklyn headquarters and performs a number of tasks to support the Mobile
tour’s outreach to diverse communities.
Effective, systematized outreach is integral to the achievement of StoryCorps
and the Mobile Department’s participant diversity goals; the ideal candidate
will have solid skills and experience in researching, planning, and executing
community outreach and engagement. Strong logistical skills and multi-
tasking abilities are required.
The Outreach Coordinator reports to the Senior Coordinator, Mobile; it is a
part-time (20 hours per week) regular position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee Mobile outreach strategies, conduct research, and recommend
effective outreach alternatives in the Mobile Department, emphasizing target
participant demographic groups (e.g., Black/African Americans,
Latinos/Hispanics and Asian Americans)
Collaborate with StoryCorps’ Marketing & Communications Department to
strategize effective methods and timelines for executing Mobile-related
marketing and communications activities to increase participation from
diverse audiences (e.g., sending press releases, distributing marketing
materials, etc.)
Assist the Senior Coordinator, Mobile with planning and executing logistics
for advance trips and community meetings for each Mobile stop
Manage partnerships with community organizations and oversee all
community engagement relationships within the Mobile Department
Attend interdepartmental meetings to ensure collaboration and coordination
of outreach strategies between departments
Assist with training Mobile Facilitators and Interns on outreach database
systems and outreach responsibilities
Support the Mobile Site Supervisor and Senior Coordinator with planning and
coordinating community celebration events during or ending a Mobile stop
Perform other duties to support the Mobile Department and StoryCorps’
outreach efforts, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Ability to communicate clearly in Spanish and English, both orally and in writing
Minimum 2 years experience working within diverse communities, including
but not limited to conducting outreach on the ground
College degree, or high school diploma/equivalency plus at least 3 years of
work experience in outreach and community engagement
Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and public speaking
skills
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced, growing, changing
organization
Solid multi-tasking and logistical skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and research skills
Strong conflict negotiation and collaborative skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web-mail
Cultural competence and comfort working with diverse groups of people in an
inclusive organizational environment.
Preferred:
Proficiency on a Mac platform.
TO APPLY
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org
and include your last name and “Bilingual Outreach Coordinator” in the
subject line. Include your cover letter and resume as attachments entitled
“YourNameLetter” and “YourNameResume.” In your cover letter, please tell us
how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a
position at StoryCorps in the past.
The deadline for applications is March 19th, 2012; please apply early. No calls
please.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities
they serve.
All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic
protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
Send application materials to:
employment@storycorps.net
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Position Summary
Field
Radio
Organization/Station(s)
StoryCorps
Job Category
Administrative, Research
Date Posted
February 24, 2012
Deadline
March 19, 2012
Location
Brooklyn, New York
