Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist

Homewise
US - New Mexico - Santa Fe
December 14, 2024

Are you passionate about connecting with communities and making a difference? Join the Homewise Marketing Team as a Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist! This role focuses on fostering meaningful relationships between Homewise and the communities we serve. Through outreach, event coordination, and strategic communication, you'll play a vital part in advancing Homewise's mission of empowering successful homeowners and revitalizing neighborhoods.

What the Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist will do:

Community Outreach

Identify and pursue opportunities to connect with the community through events, expos, and fairs.
Organize frequent "Power Hour" information sessions to educate the public on Homewise programs and services.
Build and maintain partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders to enhance collaboration.

Event Coordination

Plan and execute impactful events such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, and open houses.
Support educational initiatives, including the Livability Speaker Series.
Manage event logistics, including invitations, venue arrangements, and post-event follow-up activities.

Public Relations & Communications

Work interdepartmental to draft press releases to promote Homewise milestones and initiatives.
Assist in developing marketing materials to support outreach efforts.
Serve as a liaison with media outlets as needed, ensuring accurate and positive coverage of Homewise activities.

Expected Outcomes:

Community Outreach:
Increased awareness and participation in Homewise programs through strategic partnerships with businesses and community organizations, fostering stronger engagement and collaboration.
Event Coordination:
Seamlessly executed, high-quality events, including ribbon cuttings and open houses, that highlight Homewise's mission, generate positive feedback and enhance community connections.
Public Relations & Communications:
Timely, impactful press releases and marketing materials that drive increased media coverage, strengthen public understanding of Homewise initiatives and elevate brand recognition.

Requirements

Competencies

Customer service: Extremely responsive to internal and external customer requests; exceeding customers' expectations. Abides by Homewise, Inc. Customer Service Standards.
Listening skills: Listens to understand other's viewpoints. Anticipates customer needs and offers innovative solutions.
Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility and adaptability: Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
Problem-solving skills: Grapples to understand a problem and its underlying causes before finding a solution.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when needed.
Accountability: Embraces accountability to achieve meaningful results.
Computer skills: Competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Windows, and other software applications as appropriate.
Organizational skills and attention to detail: Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills by effectively managing tasks, priorities, and resources with a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and efficiency in achieving goals.
Work independently: Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
High standards: Expect personal performance to be nothing short of the best.

Education and Experience

Bilingual (Spanish and English) strongly preferred.
Proven experience in community outreach, event planning, or public relations.
Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with diverse audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with graphic design tools or CRM systems is a plus.

Work Schedule & Location

On-site presence in the Albuquerque and/or Santa De office, 5 days a week.
This role requires occasional evening and weekend availability for community events. Local travel will be necessary.

Ready to make a difference?

Join our team and help us amplify Homewise's mission to create thriving communities and empower individuals to achieve their homeownership dreams.
Apply today by submitting your resume and coverletter!

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist

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