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Community Outreach Project Manager Jobs in Indiana

Thompson Thrift

Construction Project Engineer

Terre Haute, IN · On-site

$65K - $84K/yr

... community outreach and personal development. We also prioritize work-life balance with our Family ... Documentation Management : Assist in punch list management, review invoices, and maintain essential ...

Thompson Thrift

Construction Project Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$66K - $84K/yr

... community outreach and personal development. We also prioritize work-life balance with our Family ... Documentation Management : Assist in punch list management, review invoices, and maintain essential ...

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What does a community outreach project manager do?

A Community Outreach Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects that build relationships between an organization and the community it serves. They identify community needs, develop outreach strategies, and organize events or programs to engage community members. Their duties often include managing volunteers, collaborating with local partners, and evaluating the effectiveness of outreach initiatives. This role requires strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills to ensure successful community engagement and project outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community outreach project manager?

A Community Outreach Project Manager requires strong project management skills, knowledge of community engagement strategies, and often a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, event planning tools, and data analysis platforms is typically expected. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities set top performers apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for effectively building community partnerships, managing projects, and achieving outreach goals.

What are some common challenges community outreach project managers face when engaging diverse communities?

Community Outreach Project Managers often encounter challenges such as building trust with diverse community members, overcoming language or cultural barriers, and ensuring equitable participation in programs and initiatives. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability to tailor outreach strategies for each unique community. Collaborating closely with local leaders and stakeholders can help address these challenges and foster lasting partnerships.

What is the difference between Community Outreach Project Manager vs Community Organizer?

AspectCommunity Outreach Project ManagerCommunity Organizer
Primary FocusManaging outreach projects, coordinating events, and implementing programsMobilizing community members, advocating for change, and building grassroots movements
Required SkillsProject management, communication, planningCommunity engagement, advocacy, negotiation
Work EnvironmentNonprofits, government agencies, community organizationsGrassroots settings, nonprofits, advocacy groups
Common CertificationsProject management certifications, community development trainingCommunity organizing training, advocacy certifications

While both roles involve working with communities, the Community Outreach Project Manager focuses on managing specific outreach initiatives and programs, whereas the Community Organizer emphasizes mobilizing and empowering community members for social change. Both roles require strong communication skills and community knowledge but differ in their approach and objectives.

What degree do you need for community outreach project manager?

A community outreach project manager typically needs at least a bachelor's degree in fields such as social work, public administration, communications, or related areas. Relevant experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of community programs are also important for the role.

What cities in Indiana are hiring for Community Outreach Project Manager jobs?

Cities in Indiana with the most Community Outreach Project Manager job openings:

Community Outreach Specialist - Seasonal Intern - Health Department

Lafayette, IN • On-site

Tippecanoe County Government
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$15/hr

Internship

Re-posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Researches, develops, and utilizes educational resources to promote public health and community awareness.

  • Fosters community relations and promotes details for events and clinics related to public health.

  • Communicates with local health care providers, attends community meetings, and provides information to the public and partners.

Job description

Description

Incumbent serves as Community Outreach for the Tippecanoe County Health Department, responsible for providing support to department personnel.


DUTIES:

  • Researches, Develops, and Utilizes educational resources, including, but not limited to, billboards, park benches, newspapers, radio, and buses.
  • Fosters community relations
  • Promotes and carries out details for events and clinics.
  • Educates the community on public health.
  • Communicate with local health care providers to complete various projects.
  • Attend monthly meetings with various community groups and give progress reports.
  • Answers telephone and greet office visitors, providing accurate information, taking messages and/or referring callers to appropriate person or department.

Requirements

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Working knowledge of department standard office policies and procedures and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.
  • Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of state and local rules, including receiving, processing/analyzing, filing, certifying, releasing and reporting information, and ability to maintain confidentiality of Department records and information as required.
  • Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare detailed reports.
  • Working knowledge of standard bookkeeping principles, ability to receive and receipt money, and make simple arithmetic computations.
  • Ability to type with speed and accuracy and properly operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, copier, and telephone.
  • Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to State requirements.
  • Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
  • Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and oral instructions and present finding in oral or written form.
  • Ability to compare and observe similarities and differences in data, compile, collate, and classify data, analyze and evaluate, and make determinations based on data analyses.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, and plan and layout assigned work projects.
  • Ability to work alone with general supervision and with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions, often under time pressure and with accuracy.
  • Ability to occasionally work extended hours and travel out of town for conferences/workshops, sometimes overnight.
  • Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and a demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to a formal schedule and makes accurate decisions based on well-established guidelines, with work priorities determined by service needs of the public. Assignments are set by following standard operating procedures or policy and procedural manuals. Decisions are always determined by specific instructions or existing, well-established policies and procedures. Errors in incumbent's work are usually
  • prevented through legally defined procedures, such as Indiana Code(s) and Vital Records Policy and Procedures and are detected through notification from other departments or agencies. Undetected errors may result in loss of time to correct errors, loss of money to department and inconvenience to the public and other agencies.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, Indiana State Department of Health, hospital personnel, various County offices, Social Security Administration, Division of Family and Children, Military Services, community groups and the public for the purpose of exchanging information, explaining and interpreting policies and procedures and Indiana Code(s) pertaining to Vital Records.
  • Incumbent reports directly to Executive Assistant.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Incumbent performs duties in a standard office environment, involving sitting/walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, keyboarding, bending, crouching/kneeling, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent occasionally works extended hours and travels out of town for conferences/workshops, sometimes overnight.

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