Hands4Hope - Outreach Program Coordinator chez El Dorado County Office of Education

At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.

Established in 2008, Hands4Hope-Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven organization with Education and Community Engagement Programs that use the service-learning strategy to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope strives to develop and nurture youth leaders in our community into socially responsible, civic-minded residents who have compassion for others; who engage in action to bring about change; and who work for a safe, vital community. Hands4Hope youth create and plan their own projects to support local charities and address unmet community needs. Along the way, they gain experience and skills.

- Experience: At least one year of experience working in volunteer coordination, preferably with youth and working with a non-profit organization (may include working as an employee or a volunteer) - Experience: At least one year of experience planning and implementing events - Experience in recruitment strategies to attract potential volunteers preferred - Education: High school diploma required; an Associate of Arts degree preferred; education or experience at a level to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described Required Documents:

Under the general direction of the Deputy/Program Director, the Outreach Program Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing and enhancing the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Outreach Program. This position involves recruiting, training, and supervising youth participants and adult volunteers to ensure they are effectively engaged in our mission, in addition to building strong relationships with Hands4Hope’s community partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a consistent ability to build relationships and effectively engage youth and community partners. The Outreach Program Coordinator will work closely with various departments to align volunteer efforts with organizational goals, and act as a first point of contact for adult volunteers, youth participants and agency partners. They will be a strong supporter of the organization’s mission, be responsible for completing diverse administrative tasks, and collaborate with Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference staff. The Outreach Program Coordinator will interact with staff, board members, agency representatives, business associates, vendors, and participants/volunteers, and must project a professional appearance and demeanor during all work-related activities and communications.

The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250. For more information on Title IX, please visit https://edcoe.org/administrative-services/human-resources/title-ix-information