Member Events Coordinator

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration. To ensure our communities

are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive

by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate

for policy change. Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the

criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people.

Position Summary

The Membership Events Coordinator serves to connect ARC members to the many programs and

opportunities offered by ARC and the broader community. This position plays a critical role in

facilitating member engagement in monthly support meetings, weekly programming, public

speaking opportunities, and other ARC and community events.

The Membership Events Coordinator actively plans and participates in ARC-sponsored events and

serves as a role model encouraging members to get involved in the community. This position also

supports all staff in communicating information to members.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS :

Responsibilities related to the ARC Member Engagement include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the execution of extra-curricular member engagement activities such as: sporting and community events, and conferences.

• Organize and oversee the implementation of key member engagement activities including Wolf Connection, River Rafting, Catalina Island visit, and the Annual Member Retreat (and all virtual retreats).

• Lead outreach to ARC members across programs for all ARC community events, including advocacy and community organizing events.

• Plan and execute Monthly Member Support meetings.

• Cultivate and expedite volunteer opportunities for ARC members with a minimum of one volunteer event per month.

• Create systems for ongoing member outreach to increase attendance at weekly ARC support groups and activities.

• Work closely with all ARC Programs (Housing, Member Services) to ensure smooth and consistent communications about member needs.

• Create systems for tracking attendance and setting goals for member engagement throughout the year.

• Actively engage ARC community on the internal ARC Facebook page by posting group activities, volunteer and employment opportunities and serve as the main point of contact for getting information to ARC members.

• Capture video and photo content at member events to post on ARC’s social media channels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with community organizing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite and knowledge of social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and/or willingness to learn to multitask.

• Leadership characteristics and excellent communication skills (written and verbal, comfortable with public speaking), along with an upbeat and outgoing personality.

• Reliable vehicle and valid driver license.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

• Engaging and outgoing personality

• Must have proof of being fully vaccinated, including booster, if eligible.

• Physically active - ability to carry/lift up to 10 pounds

• Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, as needed.

Salary/Benefits

• Pay rate is $28.85 - $31.25 D.O.E.

• Medical, dental, vision benefits

• Employer-funded life insurance

• Paid vacation and sick leave

Equal Opportunity Statement

ARC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.