**Be the spark that transforms your community—as a Community Resource Connector your voice, passion, and presence help residents access life‑changing resources.**
Community Resource Connector Job Details
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $22 per hour (approximately $288.50 per week)
About the Community Resource Connector Role
This position is part of an established citywide initiative dedicated to reducing poverty by increasing access to essential resources and meeting residents where they are. Community Resource Connectors play a critical role in helping individuals navigate programs that remove barriers to economic mobility.
This opportunity offers:
- Meaningful, impactful work that helps residents access life‑changing support.
- Comprehensive training in community engagement, trauma‑informed practices, and program navigation.
- A collaborative and mission‑driven team environment with opportunities to grow skills that support long‑term career advancement.
- A long-term contract position with stability and ongoing community involvement.
Community Resource Connector Job Description
Community Resource Connectors are trusted, engaged community members who help residents access programs designed to improve financial stability and overall well‑being. Connectors provide outreach, application support, and follow-up to ensure residents receive the assistance they need.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting phone outreach as the main method of connecting with residents who have expressed interest in assistance programs.
- Supporting occasional outreach via text messaging and door‑to‑door canvassing to promote available services.
- Participating in community tabling events to increase program awareness and provide in‑person support.
- Coordinating with outreach teams, partner agencies, and the general public.
- Attending ongoing training sessions to build knowledge of assistance programs, outreach tools, and trauma‑informed engagement strategies.
- Participating in regular team meetings and check‑ins with supervisors.
- Performing other community‑focused tasks aligned with the mission of the program.
Community Resource Connector Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Comfort using handheld technology.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to discuss sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.
- A genuine passion for serving the community.
Preferred Qualities:
- Friendly, approachable, and positive attitude.
- Cultural and racial sensitivity when engaging diverse populations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing outreach needs.
- Interest in strengthening community engagement skills for future career growth.
- Comfort engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
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