Temporary CalFresh Outreach Coordinator

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks a dynamic individual to support outreach and engagement efforts for Basic Needs services and the CalFresh Program among students and the campus community.

About the role

Support outreach and engagement efforts to increase awareness of Basic Needs services and the CalFresh Program among students and the campus community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate outreach campaigns, educational materials, and communications tailored to specific programs and student populations.
• Promote and coordinate CalFresh application assistance services and support activities designed to increase student access to available resources.
• Support the training, development, and coordination of CalFresh Student Advocates and assist with related educational and outreach activities.
• Collect, track, and analyze outreach and engagement data to evaluate program impact and support partnership goals with the county social services agency.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the CalFresh Program, particularly eligibility and services applicable to college students.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and engaging educational and outreach materials.
• Ability to coordinate multiple outreach activities, collaborate effectively with campus and community partners, and work with diverse student populations.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.

Preferred

• Experience providing outreach, education, or program support in a higher education, community services, or student services environment.
• Experience with CalFresh outreach, application assistance, public benefits programs, or basic needs services.
• Experience developing awareness campaigns, presentations, educational materials, or other communications for specific audiences.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coordinating student employees, volunteers, or peer advocates.
• Experience collecting, tracking, and analyzing program or outreach data using Excel or similar tools.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.