Colorado Nonprofit Association

Community Engagement Coordinator

Position Overview:

The Community Engagement Coordinator will advance BRITE CO’s mission by recruiting, retaining, and engaging a diverse volunteer pool, and enhancing awareness of the organization within the community.

About BRITE Collaborative: BRITE Collaborative (formerly Longmont Community Justice Partnership (BRITE CO)) has been changing lives through Restorative Justice since 1994. By joining the BRITE CO team, you will help provide people with the skills to engage in the powerful experience of taking responsibility for crime and repairing harm with those who have been impacted through transformative community-based dialogue. You will be part of creating access to youth-centered programs which benefit our community by reducing criminalization, boosting protective factors and providing spaces for positive youth-to-youth experiences.

Current Strategic Priorities for BRITE CO

• Furthering our equity, inclusion, and diversity work through staff, board and volunteer representation of black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and other historically marginalized identities
• Promoting participatory practice through community voice, volunteer leadership and community centric fundraising
• Creating and implementing programming centered on positive youth development that focuses on engagement in the local community and school district
• Building a restorative community through applying restorative practices in a wide variety of environments
• Partnering with the City of Longmont’s pre-file diversion team to offer ‘wrap-around’ services to all youth interacting with the system
• Actively seeking to support access to Restorative Justice in communities beyond Longmont

To help further these goals black, Indigenous, people of color and/or those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply. BRITE CO values a work environment supporting family needs and our work environment and community events are family-friendly.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. BRITE CO may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet certain qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

We acknowledge the cost of living in Boulder County can be prohibitive. If you are hired, a salary increase is available to help support equity for those living outside of Boulder County.

BRITE CO utilizes a model of mutual accountability in which all staff work in partnership with one another to uphold the core values of the organization and restorative practices. The BRITE CO staff are committed to utilizing restorative practices to thoughtfully build relationships and address conflict with each other, our volunteers, and stakeholders. BRITE CO is a small community based nonprofit who needs a candidate that understands the nuances of working in this environment with the ability to adapt and help share the responsibility of upholding a small nonprofit.

The Community Engagement Coordinator’s primary responsibilities will include:

Volunteer Engagement

• Lead volunteer recruitment initiatives to ensure a diverse volunteer pool that reflects the Longmont community and BRITE CO’s client base
• Conduct volunteer interviews in collaboration with the program team
• Onboard new volunteers including conducting background checks and initial training requirements
• Maintain volunteer database
• Lead ongoing volunteer recognition and development opportunities
• Increase volunteer and community leadership roles, empowering volunteers to become trainers with support and leadership from the Programs and Training Director
• Maintain consistent communication with volunteers regarding organizational opportunities
• Assist in planning training or events for volunteer recognition and education
• Partner with community organizations to offer continuous learning opportunities
• Participate in the development and facilitation of volunteer facing trainings
• Participate in community events and training, sharing insights and relevance with BRITE CO staff

Communication

• Develop consistent communications that enhance relationships with stakeholders and engage the community in supporting BRITE CO’s mission
• Contribute to the organization’s language around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Collaborate with the Development Manager on donor communications
• Assist with website updates as needed
• Work with the rest of the team to ensure clear communication for both internal and external stakeholders
• Create accessible information for volunteers and outline program participation for community members
• Manage all social media platforms and content
• Maintain updated contact information for stakeholders and establish procedures for sharing volunteer updates with the team

Cultural Broker Responsibilities

• Help support the recruitment of bilingual volunteers, ensuring the program is inclusive and accessible to diverse populations.
• Provide translation services for documents and communications to enhance accessibility for bilingual volunteers and stakeholders (approximately 5 hours per week).
• Guide culturally sensitive practices within the organization, ensuring that the program is responsive to the needs of marginalized communities, and engage with community partners for feedback and best practices in cultural competency.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience in community engagement and/or volunteer management
• Experience working with families facing systemic marginalization
• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish (required)
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system and victim-centered care
• Commitment to BRITE CO’s values of relationship, respect, responsibility, repair, and reintegration
• Strong dedication to fostering relationships with volunteers and other stakeholders
• Resilience in collaborating with systems that may not always align with organizational values
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity