Parks Connector Organizing Position in Lexington, KY

[Sarah Callahan]

Job Title: Parks Connector

Organization: Parks Sustainable Funding 501(c)(3)
Type: Full Time or Part Time, depending on candidate

Location: Lexington, KY
Compensation: Based on experience and qualifications, and highly competitive ($3500 per month for PT)

Overview:

As a Parks Connector for the Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding campaign, you will play a crucial role in enhancing community visibility and engagement at public events. Your primary objective will be to gather volunteer sign-ups and commit-to-vote cards from attendees at these events.

Responsibilities:

Community Engagement and Visibility:

• Attend and host informational tables at least five community events per week, increasing visibility and awareness of the park's funding ballot referendum.

• Utilize promotional materials and engagement strategies to captivate and inform attendees.

• Distribute and collect commit-to-vote cards and volunteer sign-up sheets at events.

Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination:

• Actively recruit and sign up at least 10-15 new volunteer sign ups per week through community events, presentations, and outreach efforts like tabling and visibility.

• Coordinate with the Lead Connector to ensure new volunteers are integrated into the campaign and engaged in educational activities.

Education Kit Utilization:

• Master the contents of the campaign’s action kit, including talking points, one-pagers, and sample social media posts.

• Train and empower volunteers to use these materials effectively in their own community education efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in community organizing, community education, political campaigning, or a related field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and community members.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

• Passionate about public spaces and community development, with a keen understanding of local issues affecting local communities.

• Proficiency in social media and digital communication tools.

• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend community events and meetings.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in the role and your relevant experience to sa...@parksfundinglex.com. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 7/12/2024.