Outreach Specialist (part time)

*JOB TITLE: *Outreach Specialist *STATUS: *Hourly, Weekends *DEPARTMENT: *Outreach & Recruitment LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA PAY RANGE: $17-19.
50 hour REPORTS TO: Outreach Manager *Our Mission:* *Are you passionate about mentoring and youth development? Do you love the idea of being out and about at community events? Are you passionate about justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our region? Do you love to have fun while you work? Would you like to be a part of the region’s largest and most respected one-to-one mentoring agency? * For more than 60 years, has been serving the region’s most vulnerable children by creating a vast network of support and strong partnerships that help youth thrive and reach their full potential.
We believe that children nurtured by a community of positive, caring adults can overcome challenging circumstances and reach their goals.
These convictions are reflected in our mission to “create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
” BBBSPGH has continuously grown and adapted its programs to facilitate community improvements across the Greater Pittsburgh region – first in Allegheny County and then in Washington County (1996) and Greene County (2002).
Since the beginning, the mission has always involved the time-tested and evidence-based process of intentionally pairing each child (“*Little*”) in a professionally supported relationship (“*match*”) with a pre-screened and trained volunteer mentor (“*Big*”).
Once matched, Bigs and Littles spend consistent time together, engage in positive interactions, and ultimately develop strong and enduring relationships.
BBBSPGH is a recognized national leader for mentoring program quality.
In 2022, our agency is once again a recipient of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award.
The quality award is only given to agencies that meet or exceed key quality goals and strict standards for the year in which they are honored.
This award reflects a strong organization that sets a standard of excellence, and this recognition demonstrates the preparedness of BBBBSPGH to serve historically marginalized children and their families in our region.
*JOB SUMMARY:* Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks an Outreach Specialist who will thrive in a growing organization that is dedicated to positively impacting more youth through high quality, 1-to-1 mentoring.
The ideal candidate will be committed to reducing the list of youth waiting for a mentor and recruiting new mentors for youth.
Team member will be passionate about and able to engage mentors and community partners from diverse communities, especially within communities that represent the global majority This team member will help position Big Brothers Big Sisters as the preferred charity of choice in volunteer mentoring.
Areas of responsibility include recruitment of new mentors, and outreach of specific youth.
The nature of this work requires WEEKEND work only.
*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Implement a recruitment and outreach plan consistent with agency goals, priorities and values in conjunction with the Outreach Manager.
* Specific goals and targets for volunteer recruitment and youth outreach.
* Host and speak publicly at recruitment events and attend other agency events as necessary.
* Utilize social and electronic media to expand recruitment reach and visibility across BBBSPGH service areas, * Deepen reach and relationships within communities that represent the global majority, with an emphasis on recruiting more mentors that represent the global majority.
* Research and explore new potential strategies for recruiting volunteers.
* Serve as BBBS Brand Ambassador in the community.
Identify, pursue, and obtain new corporate partners who can provide an ongoing supply of potential volunteers in collaboration with the fund development and site-based teams.
* Maintain customer service at all levels “exceeding expectations” of our constituents.
* Other duties as assigned by Outreach Manager & Director of Outreach & Recruitment.
*REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS: * * Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Prior experience in volunteer recruitment, sales, marketing or related work preferred.
* Passion for and knowledge of working in diverse communities including people of all races, ages, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, among others.
* Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituents * Dedication to advancing the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and ability to articulate the power of mentoring to make a difference in the lives of youth facing some of life’s toughest challenges and social inequities.
* Detail-oriented, organized self-starter; able to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with varying levels of urgency to meet deadlines with no loss in accuracy.
* Experience preparing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills reflecting solid customer service and cultural competency in person, electronically and via telephone.
* Ability to collect and analyze meaningful data and draw solid conclusions for meeting targets set in the strategic plan.
* Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in sensitive, complex, and/or controversial situations.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising good judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills to achieve team goals.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook and database programs.
* Valid US driver’s license, insurance coverage, and consistent access to a reliable vehicle: the job requires regular travel in BBBSPGH service areas.
* Satisfactory driving record that meets or exceeds BBBS standards of insurability.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills.
The job description may be subject to change to meet the needs of the organization.
*Other Requirements:* * Completion of criminal, child abuse, and FBI background checks *_Equal Employment Opportunity_*  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability.
  *_Americans with Disabilities Act_*  *Equipment Used:*  PC and standard office equipment, including utility dolly and materials needed to table.
*Physical Requirements:* Position is primarily a community setting, requiring long periods of standing.
  The position requires the ability to lift 20 pounds unassisted, 40 pounds with assistance.
  The ability to navigate within BBBSPGH service areas.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.
00 - $19.
50 per hour Schedule: * Weekends only License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: On the road