Hands for Africa Community Outreach Specialist (Tustin, CA)

Hands for Africa Community Outreach Specialist

Organizational Summary Hands for Africa is a non-profit organization working to restore lost hope to those devastated by the civil war in Sierra Leone. We support amputees by developing and implementing self-reliance programs and providing the necessary aid for the advancement of these programs. Hands for Africa directly engages with the innocent victims and their communities to provide artificial limbs for amputees clean water wells agricultural development support educational scholarships vocational training healthcare micro-finance loans and humane housing projects through community construction.Community Outreach Specialist Tustin CA We are looking for Part Time Full Time and availability for the weekendsCompensation 9.50 hr Bonus Incentives Successful candidates for the Community Outreach Specialist position will be highly motivated excellent at communicating and presenting our cause adept at building and maintaining customer relationships enjoy learning about the unique needs of each donor who inspires our work each day to service them with excellence and be driven by the important mission-driven work of Hands for Africa.Job Requirements Demonstrate excellent communication time management and organizational skills Possess strong interpersonal skills Be able to demonstrate an understanding of HFA s mission and objective Must be able to work well with a team environment while still meeting independent quotas Possess leadership skills Standing for long periods of time(6-8 hour shifts with a 15 minute break and a 30 minute lunch) Loading and unloading merchandise (up to 25 lbs) Understanding and adherence to high standards of ethics and confidentiality as described by federal and state law as well as Hands for Africa s bylaws and proceduresEssential Functions Effectively communicate our mission and programs to the public Work outdoors to recruit donors while issuing gifts in return Recruit members for volunteer internship and employment positions Generate fundraising income as to continue the work of Hands for Africa Set up and take down booth at fundraising locations Handle company merchandise respectfully and ethically Coordinate the transition of materials from one group to another as necessaryQualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Experience in sales or fundraising preferred but not required Completion of high school or continuation of higher education degree preferred MUST have reliable transportation to travel to Los Angeles County San Bernardino County The Inland Empire and throughout Orange County HOW TO APPLY Applicants should send a resume to career(at)handsforafrica.org. In the subject line please write COS Position. While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.Please note the selected candidate will be required to submit to a references check.Hands for Africa provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Hands for Africa complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.Hands for Africa expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hands for Africa s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.