Outreach assistant job description
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Example outreach assistant requirements on a job description
Outreach assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in outreach assistant job postings.
Sample outreach assistant requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite
- 2+ years of experience in outreach or related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in social media platforms
Sample required outreach assistant soft skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Outreach assistant job description example 1
Americorps outreach assistant job description
Intercity Transit's Walk N Roll program collaborates with schools and community partners to offer educational programming that encourages the use of walking, biking, and using public transit for transportation. The AmeriCorps Member will teach youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options through a variety of hands-on education and outreach activities. Activities teach participants skills in bike and pedestrian safety, bike mechanics, and how to ride public transit. The Member will also support volunteers in our bike shop as they rebuild donated bikes. These bikes are given to youth who complete our bike safety classes. The Member will help participants learn life-long skills to prepare them for the possibility of choosing a car free future. The monthly stipend for this position is $3,143.24. We plan to interview candidates during the spring and summer of 2022. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : · Teach hands-on bike mechanic and bike safety classes to middle and high school youth. · Participate in walk and bike to school events. · Give classroom presentations and lead field trips that teach youth about public transit. · Educate youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options at outreach events. · Encourage drivers to make roads safer for people walking and biking by pledging to be Safe Streets Ambassadors. · Teach bike safety skills to youth at bike safety community events. · Oversee and assist bike shop volunteers with rebuilding bikes. · Develop and maintain teaching tools and outreach materials that support education activities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Confident riding a bike. , Team Work .
Member Duties : · Teach hands-on bike mechanic and bike safety classes to middle and high school youth. · Participate in walk and bike to school events. · Give classroom presentations and lead field trips that teach youth about public transit. · Educate youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options at outreach events. · Encourage drivers to make roads safer for people walking and biking by pledging to be Safe Streets Ambassadors. · Teach bike safety skills to youth at bike safety community events. · Oversee and assist bike shop volunteers with rebuilding bikes. · Develop and maintain teaching tools and outreach materials that support education activities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment .
Skills :
Confident riding a bike. , Team Work .
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Outreach assistant job description example 2
State Center Community College outreach assistant job description
General Purpose
Undergeneral supervision,provides matriculation services to prospective and new students on campus or at schools;facilitatesplacementtesting;provides referrals to appropriate resourcesand programs;and performsrelated duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
* Providesinformationanddeliverspresentations on campus and in the communityto current and prospective students, faculty and staff, parents, high school counselors, community organizations and other colleges and educational institutions; representsthe college, department or program at events, such as college and job fairs, orientation programs, community events and outreach events.
* Facilitates matriculation activities including informational workshops, application and enrollment processes and placement testing with assigned schools.
* Conductscampus tours;assists with and participates in largeoutreach,orientation and registrationeventson campus; follows up with students through a variety of communication methods to encourage and ensure students aresuccessfully matriculating.
* Maintains a variety of standard office and specialized records and files;develops and maintainsmarketing materials, brochures and flyers;maintains spreadsheets and databases; generates sensitive and complex reports,anddocuments using advanced word processing;maintainsandensuresthe confidentiality of all student documents and records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and established District policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
OTHER DUTIES
* Proctorsplacementtesting.
* Troubleshoots technology issues at off-campus sites.
* Performsrelated duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
* Policies, procedures, goals and objectives of a collegeoutreachprogram.
* Principles, methods and practices applicable to the design and implementation of public relations, community outreach andcollegemarketing programs.
* Districtassessment and matriculation policiesand proceduresas applicable to areas of responsibility.
* Practices and techniques of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
* The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other District, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies governing studentassessment, testingand records.
* Applicable sections of the CaliforniaEducationCode.
* Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed.
* Uses and operations of scanners, phone systems, computers, standard business software,and database and spreadsheet applications.
Skills and Abilitiesto:
* Implement and assist with the development ofservices and outreach activitieswith schoolsto recruit and assistnewstudents, particularly at-risk students.
* Represent the District effectively in public settings and one-on-one with school administrators, potential students and the public on a variety of complex issues.
* Interpret, explain and apply complex guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy.
* Use automated systems for administering and reporting test results for various tests.
* Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, presentations and other written materials.
* Track statistical information utilizing complex spreadsheets and databases.
* Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writingand make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
* Maintain confidentiality of Districtand student files and records.
* Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
* Operate a computer andusestandard business software.
* Exercisetact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student situations.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation froman accreditedfour-year college or universitywith a bachelor's degree inbusiness,education, psychology, communications, English or a related fieldandtwoyears of increasingly responsible outreach, public relations or student assessmentexperience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATESAND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Californiadriver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District'svehicle insurance program.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and to stand for long periods; andlift upto 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems;observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
WORKINGENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employeeswork under typical office conditionssubject to frequentpublic contact and interruption, andintermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.
Undergeneral supervision,provides matriculation services to prospective and new students on campus or at schools;facilitatesplacementtesting;provides referrals to appropriate resourcesand programs;and performsrelated duties as assigned.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
* Providesinformationanddeliverspresentations on campus and in the communityto current and prospective students, faculty and staff, parents, high school counselors, community organizations and other colleges and educational institutions; representsthe college, department or program at events, such as college and job fairs, orientation programs, community events and outreach events.
* Facilitates matriculation activities including informational workshops, application and enrollment processes and placement testing with assigned schools.
* Conductscampus tours;assists with and participates in largeoutreach,orientation and registrationeventson campus; follows up with students through a variety of communication methods to encourage and ensure students aresuccessfully matriculating.
* Maintains a variety of standard office and specialized records and files;develops and maintainsmarketing materials, brochures and flyers;maintains spreadsheets and databases; generates sensitive and complex reports,anddocuments using advanced word processing;maintainsandensuresthe confidentiality of all student documents and records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and established District policies and procedures.
* Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.
OTHER DUTIES
* Proctorsplacementtesting.
* Troubleshoots technology issues at off-campus sites.
* Performsrelated duties as assigned.
Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
* Policies, procedures, goals and objectives of a collegeoutreachprogram.
* Principles, methods and practices applicable to the design and implementation of public relations, community outreach andcollegemarketing programs.
* Districtassessment and matriculation policiesand proceduresas applicable to areas of responsibility.
* Practices and techniques of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
* The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and other District, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies governing studentassessment, testingand records.
* Applicable sections of the CaliforniaEducationCode.
* Safety policies and work practices applicable to the work being performed.
* Uses and operations of scanners, phone systems, computers, standard business software,and database and spreadsheet applications.
Skills and Abilitiesto:
* Implement and assist with the development ofservices and outreach activitieswith schoolsto recruit and assistnewstudents, particularly at-risk students.
* Represent the District effectively in public settings and one-on-one with school administrators, potential students and the public on a variety of complex issues.
* Interpret, explain and apply complex guidelines, policies and procedures applicable to assigned responsibilities with consistency and a high degree of accuracy.
* Use automated systems for administering and reporting test results for various tests.
* Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend or adopt effective courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
* Compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, presentations and other written materials.
* Track statistical information utilizing complex spreadsheets and databases.
* Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writingand make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
* Maintain confidentiality of Districtand student files and records.
* Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
* Operate a computer andusestandard business software.
* Exercisetact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential student situations.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation froman accreditedfour-year college or universitywith a bachelor's degree inbusiness,education, psychology, communications, English or a related fieldandtwoyears of increasingly responsible outreach, public relations or student assessmentexperience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATESAND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Californiadriver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District'svehicle insurance program.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk and to stand for long periods; andlift upto 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems;observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with frequent interruptions; work under intensive deadlines; and interact with District managers, staff, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
WORKINGENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employeeswork under typical office conditionssubject to frequentpublic contact and interruption, andintermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.
Assessment Process
Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024