http://careers.npo.net/jobs/8207950/community-engagement-and-education-manager
CAFHA is seeking a full-time Community Engagement and Education Manager to
develop dynamic, novel strategies to engage stakeholders in fair housing
discussions centered on segregation and integration, place-based equity,
affirmatively furthering fair housing, and the value of diversity in
housing, schools, and communities. This position reports to CAFHA’s
Executive Director. Primary functions of the job include:
Community Outreach
Build relationships with community based organizations, social service
providers, municipal leaders, and other key stakeholders and serve as
community liaison for CAFHA
Develop an outreach platform to engage these groups in fair housing
discussions and make the connection between fair housing and other
tangential issues such as environmental justice, criminal justice,
educational equity, and community health
Assist in planning and executing bi-monthly CAFHA Membership Meetings
Assist in processing membership renewals and cultivating new members
Policy and Advocacy
Engage in coalition-building and advocacy around identified fair housing
issues
Prepare research and policy briefs as well as other advocacy documents
Fair Housing Training and Technical Assistance
Create and facilitate fair housing trainings geared toward municipalities,
public housing authorities, community organizations, housing providers,
and housing seekers throughout Cook County
Assist in the provision of technical assistance to municipalities and
other entities to enhance fair housing compliance
Other administrative duties as needed
Minimum Requirements for Consideration:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Urban Planning or other
relevant field
Experience working with non-profits, community-based organizations, and/or
municipalities
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent public speaking skills
Experience providing training and workshops to a variety of audiences
Ability to work a flexible schedule, meet deadlines, and manage time wisely
Strong problem solving and group work leadership skills
Deep commitment to fair housing, integration, and equity
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience writing reports, position papers, and policy recommendations
Data analyses experience
Supervision experience
Communications experience
