Training & Outreach Specialist

About the role

The Training & Outreach Specialist, FosterPower position at Bay Area Legal Services is a full-time role available to work remotely in Florida. This position is eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and manage virtual and in-person training sessions and outreach events for all non-attorney training.
• Network and collaborate with children and young adults in foster care and key youth-focused stakeholders across Florida.
• Work with the legal director to schedule attendance, presentations, and exhibits at local and national conferences.
• Work with the legal director to coordinate and engage FosterPower's Florida advisory board members.
• Ability to travel to attend/conduct various training, events, etc.
• Coordinate event logistics, including scheduling, venue setup, and participant registration.
• Engage with partner organizations during events to foster a positive and supportive environment.
• Promote training and outreach events on social media and other communication channels to ensure high engagement and participation.
• Create social media content to empower youth and encourage use of the FosterPower app.
• Aid in FosterPower's communication efforts, including social media, flyers, newsletters, etc.
• Organize and attend outreach events, conferences, etc. to promote FosterPower's mission.
• Perform administrative duties such as overseeing scheduling, mailings, printing, promo items, etc.
• Prepare and submit program and expense reports monthly.
• Support FosterPower's program activities as needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must have lived experience as a former child or young adult in Florida's foster care system.
• Passionate about FosterPower's mission and values.
• Comfortable presenting and training for large groups in-person and virtually.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and problem-solve.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.
• Strong written and verbal skills and ability to write and create content.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Quick ability to learn new technology and software (i.e., Slack, Airtable, Zoom, Canva).
• 15% travel required – minimum once monthly (2-3 days) to attend/conduct various training, events, etc.
• Ability to travel to outreach and training sites as required by grant objectives.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to rent and drive vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum qualifications: 1 year of experience working with children and young adults.
• Professional experience in leadership training, youth or student organizations/groups, legislation, or policies.
• Experience with youth advocacy or youth organizing within the child welfare system.
• Understanding of child welfare issues and policy.
• Experience planning, leading events, and promotion of events using various methods including social media and other tools.
• Experience writing and facilitating curriculum and training.
• Experience managing projects.
• Work from home experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus but not required.