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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Surmount: At Surmount, we envision a future where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools and support needed to make positive choices, overcome challenges, and build a life of purpose and fulfillment. We connect New Yorkers with essential resources and programs that empower them to overcome challenges, build resilience, and uplift their communities. Position Overview: The Director of Community leads Surmount New York’s efforts to connect, engage, and uplift New Yorkers by ensuring access to trusted resources, cultivating meaningful partnerships, and building a strong presence in the community. This leadership role oversees community engagement strategies, the development and sharing of vetted resources, and the coordination of Surmount’s growing Community Resource Network. Reports to: Executive Director Key Responsibilities: Community Engagement & Visibility: - Lead and oversee Surmount’s community presence, including organizing and approving tabling at local events, grassroots gatherings, and partner-hosted opportunities. - Develop and execute outreach efforts such as the Summer Tabling Series and Surmount’s annual Community Empowerment Fair. - Supervise and support a team of community volunteers, ambassadors, and engagement staff, ensuring alignment with Surmount’s values and goals. - Create new initiatives or campaigns to increase local awareness of Surmount’s offerings and impact. Resource Management & Sharing: - Oversee the vetting and sharing of community resources through Surmount’s AirTable resource database. - Ensure adherence to the vetting process while identifying and resolving inefficiencies or gaps. - Coordinate monthly resource themes in collaboration with the Marketing Team for the "Surmount Shares" series. - Ensure Surmount is consistently identifying, tracking, and sharing high-quality, culturally relevant, and accessible resources. Community Partnerships: - Oversee the Partnerships Manager and support the outreach and development of community-based partnerships across food security, housing, education, health, and more. - Collaborate with the Executive Director to determine priority sectors for partnership development. - Assist in the drafting and formalization of partnership agreements and MOUs as needed. - Represent Surmount in external meetings, coalitions, and collaborations, acting as a voice for community needs and shared solutions. Community Resource Network: - Lead the growth and facilitation of Surmount’s Community Resource Network, a collaborative of individuals and organizations working together to share resources, challenges, and solutions. - Recruit, onboard, and support network members across New York City and Yonkers. - Guide members in leading localized resource events, contributing insights to Surmount’s resource strategy, and participating in solution-focused discussions. Experience: We strongly encourage individuals with lived experience in New York’s underserved communities to apply. Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5-10 hours of commitment per week. Benefits: - Opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes and make a positive impact in the community. - Networking opportunities with professionals in the nonprofit sector.
Date Posted: 2025-06-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Surmount: At Surmount, we envision a future where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools and support needed to make positive choices, overcome challenges, and build a life of purpose and fulfillment. We connect New Yorkers with essential resources and programs that empower them to overcome challenges, build resilience, and uplift their communities. Position Overview: The Surmount Marketing Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the marketing efforts of our organization. This position involves assisting in the development and implementation of marketing content to promote our mission, programs, and events. The Marketing Coordinator will collaborate with the leadership team to create engaging content, manage social media platforms, and analyze campaign performance. Reports to: Marketing Director Key Responsibilities: Content Creation: - Assist in creating compelling content for various marketing channels, including social media, website, email newsletters, and print materials. - Develop written and visual content such as blog posts, infographics, videos, and graphics. Social Media Management: - Manage and monitor the organization's social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. - Create and schedule posts to engage with our audience and increase followership. - Respond to comments and messages on social media platforms in a timely and professional manner. Graphic Design and Multimedia: - Create graphics, illustrations, and multimedia content to support marketing campaigns and initiatives. - Use graphic design software and multimedia tools to produce high-quality visuals. Collaboration and Communication: - Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to gather information and assets for marketing materials. - Communicate regularly with the leadership team to provide updates on project status and seek feedback. Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position that requires approximately 5 hours of commitment per week. Benefits: - Gain hands-on experience in marketing and communications. - Opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes and make a positive impact in the community. - Networking opportunities with professionals in the marketing and nonprofit sectors.
Date Posted: 2025-06-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Surmount: At Surmount, we envision a future where every person, regardless of their circumstances, has the tools and support needed to make positive choices, overcome challenges, and build a life of purpose and fulfillment. We connect New Yorkers with essential resources and programs that empower them to overcome challenges, build resilience, and uplift their communities. Position Overview: The Surmount Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, and coordination of our organization's programs and initiatives. This role involves collaborating with leadership, volunteers, and external partners to ensure the successful execution of programs that align with our mission and goals. The Program Coordinator will support various aspects of program management, including team support, collaboration, and program evaluation. Reports to: Program Director Key Responsibilities: Program Planning and Development: - Assist in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and strategies. - Collaborate with the program team to design program activities, curriculum, and resources. Program Logistics and Coordination: - Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling, venue reservations, and materials preparation. - Communicate with program participants, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth program operations. Monitoring and Evaluation: - Assist in monitoring program activities and collecting data to track progress toward program goals. - Support the evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness through surveys, assessments, and feedback mechanisms. Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant attendance, and volunteer hours. - Prepare reports and summaries of program activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders. Communication and Outreach: - Assist in developing marketing and outreach materials to promote program offerings. - Support in communication efforts with current & potential partners - Communicate program information to stakeholders through various channels, including websites, social media, and newsletters. Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position requiring approximately 5 hours per week of commitment. Flexible scheduling is available, with some evening and weekend availability required to accommodate program activities and events. Benefits: - Gain valuable experience in program coordination and nonprofit management. - Opportunity to work closely with staff, volunteers, and program participants.
Date Posted: 2025-06-09
