Outreach Coordinator, WUCC
Washington United Church of Christ is a 'mission' church in the low-income Cincinnati neighborhood of Camp Washington. In response to our neighbors' needs, we operate several secular outreach programs focused on food and children. We are seeking an Outreach Coordinator to recruit volunteers, seek grants and contributions, help us communicate through social media.
This year-long position, starting in July, is funded by AmeriCorps VISTA.
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
AmeriCorps VISTA position with Washington United Church of Christ
Full time (35 hours a week) from July 13, 2026 to July 12, 2027
Washington UCC is located in the Zip Code of Cincinnati with the highest poverty rate. Washington UCC has outreach programs to provide food and clothing through our Camp Cupboard free store, community lunch on weekdays, after-school tutoring during the school year, a summer program for children, help for families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
YOU WILL:
- Recruit, train and nurture volunteers for each outreach program. Create a system we can continue to use to communicate with volunteers going forward.
- Seek grants and financial contributions from foundations, individuals, businesses, and other church donors to fund expenses of the outreach programs. Create a grant searching and tracking system.
- Create a social media presence and expand communications network, utilizing existing newsletter and website.
BENEFITS:
- Training provided in grant-seeking and volunteer management
- Modest living allowance of $957 biweekly, plus $200 a month toward housing
- End of service education award ($7,395) for tuition or federal loan repayment or cash stipend ($1,800)
- Professional development, training and work experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND PREFERED SKILLS:
- Good writing and interpersonal skills
- Some college
- Capacity to work independently
- Computer and social media experience
- Works well in a collaborative environment
Visit our website at www.washingtonucc.org
Contact: Pastor Melissa Stephens at melissa@washingtonucc.org or 859-802-2745
Laurel Humes at laurelh@zoomtown.com or 513-470-5661
Washington UCC, 2950 Sidney Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45225