Communications & Volunteer Coordinator

Company: African Women for Change Network (AFNet)

Salary: USD 23 -

The Communications & Volunteer Coordinator supports AFNet's Community Foster Family Engagement Initiative through direct community outreach, foster family recruitment, communications, and volunteer coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in-person community outreach and engage prospective foster families.

Share foster care information and connect interested families to appropriate referral pathways.

Assist with community conversations, informational sessions, recruitment events, and other outreach activities.

Develop and distribute project communications, including flyers, outreach messages, social media content, and recruitment materials.

Recruit, coordinate, schedule, and communicate with project volunteers.

Support volunteer participation in community outreach and project events.

Follow up with individuals who express interest in becoming foster families.

Maintain records of foster care inquiries, outreach activities, communications, and volunteer participation.

Work collaboratively with the project team to achieve foster family recruitment and community engagement goals.

Qualifications

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

High school diploma/GED

Experience in community outreach, communications, volunteer coordination, or related work preferred.

Comfortable conducting direct, in-person community outreach.

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and families.

Familiarity with social media, email, and basic computer applications.

Reliable, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to travel locally throughout Franklin County for outreach and project activities.

US work authorization

Driver's license

Position Status:

This is a temporary, grant-funded, part-time position expected to continue through June 30, 2027. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding, project needs, and satisfactory performance.