Nonprofit Community Outreach Coordinator
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers underserved youth across Westchester County through environmental education, computer science, and leadership development. Since 2021, we have served more than 700 students.
We are hiring a part-time Community Outreach Coordinator to lead grassroots outreach in Yonkers, help run community events, and work with teens and young adults in our Student Environmental Ambassador (SEA) Program.
Position Details
• 18 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends
• $20 per hour, plus mileage reimbursement for work travel at the IRS standard rate
• Grant-funded through July 2027, with possible extension based on funding
• Hybrid: in-person outreach in Yonkers and Westchester County, plus some remote work
What You Will Do
- Grassroots Organizing and Community Outreach
• Meet with Yonkers residents, community groups, and local organizations to share ELOC's programs and build lasting relationships.
• Reach out to city offices, elected officials, and local departments to build partnerships.
• Find and set up used-cooking-oil collection sites with partners such as fire stations and oil collectors. - Community Events
• Help plan, set up, and staff ELOC outreach tables and community events in Yonkers.
• Represent ELOC at community meetings and local events. - Working With Teens and Young Adults
• Work directly with students in ELOC's SEA Program and involve them in outreach, events, and partnership projects.
• Serve as a positive mentor and role model. - Meetings and Coordination
• Schedule and attend meetings with community partners, city staff, and ELOC staff.
• Give regular progress updates to ELOC leadership. - Reporting and Organization
• Help write grant reports on outreach activities and results.
• Compile and organize information on contacts, meetings, events, and partnerships.
Qualifications
Required
• Spanish language skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication skills and comfort starting conversations with people you don't know.
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage your own schedule and follow up.
• Comfortable working with teens and young adults.
• Basic computer and writing skills (email, documents, spreadsheets).
Preferred
• Experience in community outreach, organizing, events, youth work, or related fields. Lived or community experience is also welcome.
• Familiarity with Yonkers communities, organizations, or local government.
• Interest in environmental issues.
College students who have completed their freshman year are encouraged to apply.
Why Work With ELOC
• Do meaningful, hands-on work in your community with a mission-driven nonprofit.
• Gain experience in grassroots organizing, event planning, partnerships, and grant reporting.
• Part-time schedule that can work alongside school or other commitments.
Requirements for Selected Candidate
Because this role involves working directly with high school-age youth, the following are required before the start date:
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ELOC's child protection training.
• Verification of identity and employment eligibility. ELOC participates in E-Verify.
ELOC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people of color, Yonkers residents, Spanish speakers, and those with lived experience in the communities we serve to apply.
