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Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. Position Summary This role is responsible for increasing awareness within the refugee and immigrant community to promote program services and mobilizing volunteers to support client needs. This includes creating and distributing educational materials, participating in outreach events, fostering community partnerships, and mobilizing and training volunteers. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 work from home days This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until September 30, 2026, and contingent upon funding extension. Role & Responsibilities Education & Outreach 75% Promote awareness of the organization’s mission, services, and programs through various channels Establish and maintain relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and target audiences Develop and distribute educational materials such as brochures, informational flyers, and presentations in person, on‑line, and through social media platforms promoting program services. Connect refugee and immigrant community members with program services and other community resources. Maintain clear communication with Program Manager and other World Relief staff, outside agencies and clients Support communications efforts as needed Attend staff and joint program meetings Volunteer Engagement 20% Recruit, mobilize and train volunteers to support program clients Collaborate with all departments in the coordination and facilitation of volunteer engagement Track volunteer engagement metrics in databases Coordinate, organize, and track Gift in Kind donations Administrative and Reporting 5% Maintain a database with accurate documentation of volunteer engagement, outreach efforts, donations, and outcomes in Dynamics and shared systems. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of World Relief Southern California Job Requirements Mature and personal Christian faith Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and nonprofit experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience in community engagement, partnership development, or related nonprofit work. Experience organizing donation drives, volunteer initiatives, or community outreach events. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and cross‑cultural communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and clean driving record. Periodic evening and weekend availability required. Authorization to work legally in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with local San Diego‑area service providers, community organizations, schools, and faith‑based networks. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across cultural, organizational, and denominational lines. Cultural humility and sensitivity working with immigrant and multi‑ethnic communities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM tools (e.g., Dynamics). Fluency in a second language commonly spoken by refugees in San Diego (e.g., Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Ukrainian, or Spanish) is preferred but not required. $21 – $23 an hour World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, Regular employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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