COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

All Hands and Hearts is a disaster relief nonprofit. Our program bases are located in the communities we serve, and staff members live in communal environments. Understand your responsibility for the safety of yourself and for those around you. Make yourself aware of, and comply with all safety protocols (including COVID-19), which may differ between locations, based on local risk assessment and local regulations.

Vaccination is required in all in-person work environments including program bases, offices, and team meetings. We will always provide an option for travel-exempt folks to join these meetings and events virtually, to ensure we are providing an inclusive and accessible environment for people who are unvaccinated, vaccinated and at high risk, or avoiding in person events out of concern for others in their circle.

Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Not open to US residents. The start date for this position is 12th September 2022.

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us.

We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day.

Everyone is welcome.

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides relief to survivors of disasters. The position is full-time and is responsible for community engagement, fostering strong bonds between the local communities and All Hands and Hearts, conducting beneficiary selection as required and monitoring the effectiveness of All Hands and Hearts’ work by collecting and responding to feedback.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to  Program Director
• Roles reporting to position  N/A
• Approximate number of reports N/A

Essential Functions

• Engage the community by building and maintaining relationships between the community (both local community and refugee community), staff and volunteers. Involve the community in decisions and provide timely, relevant, and culturally sensitive support as needed.
• Identify the local community, the refugee community, and the NGO community within the area, identify the community’s boundaries, influencers and vulnerable populations  and build relationships with potential partners
• Ensure clear communication between All Hands and Hearts and the community
• Identify cultural factors (bi-directional) and create appropriate timelines
• Provide transparency to the community regarding All Hands and Hearts’ projects and objectives
• Manage expectations by clearly communicating All Hands and Hearts’ processes and methodologies
• Ensure communication with the local community and government authorities regarding project milestones, timelines and objectives.
• Manage communication with the neighboring communities to ensure cohesion.
• Assist PD, OM and PM in the local hiring procedures and beneficiary support
• Facilitate renewal activities in line with the project scopes, eg. Community Led Projects
• Take a lead on community feedback, supporting the Program Director to implement a meaningful framework of monitoring and Evaluation.
• In collaboration with the communities, identify and create meaningful proposals for Community Led Projects. Empower community members throughout the creation and implementation stages of selected projects.
• Keep the proper tracking of community meetings and events.
• We understand vaccination is the best way to protect our beneficiaries, community members, staff and volunteers, therefore we require all of our on program staff members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To be considered for this position you must be fully vaccinated.  Subject to applicable guidance, the term fully vaccinated currently refers to when an individual has received either a single-shot vaccine or both doses of a two-shot vaccine, and two weeks have elapsed since the final dose.
• Perform other duties as required.

Financial Responsibilities

• Is this position responsible for the operating budget of the associated department? No
• Does this position have any other financial responsibilities? No

Position Requirements

• Education  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Related Experience Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with community projects. Previous experience working with All Hands and Hearts preferred.
• Special Competencies/Certifications  Must be able to secure and maintain appropriate visas. Polish fluency required. Driver’s license required. Excellent written and oral communication skills (preferably in both Polish and English) and confident working with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment..
• Work Environment/Conditions  Communal living environment. High-stress situations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay rate is $800-$1200 USD/ month, based on skills and experience.
• Room & board
• Monthly R&R breaks with allowance
• Visa extension reimbursement
• Travel to and from program location
• Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness
• Costs related to COVID-19 entry requirements

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.