Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

The CARE Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing bold and innovative community partnerships to cultivate and strengthen employment advancement opportunities for refugees and immigrants through the Communities Acting for Refugee Empowerment Program. Duties include but are not limited to recruiting, training, and coordinating CARE Groups and generating and coordinating in-kind and cash support for refugee participants in the CARE Program.

 

This is a part-time position.

 

• Work with the Durham and Greensboro Office Directors, Development Coordinators and Volunteer Coordinators to determine a plan for outreach and identify engagement opportunities.
• In coordination with Development Coordinators and Volunteer Coordinators, develop and implement system for tracking community partnerships and prospecting in-kind donors.
• Represent CWS NC and conduct outreach at various meetings and community events, including fairs, festivals, faith-based events, etc.
• Recruit, screen, conduct background checks, and train CARE Groups.
• Provide regular communication and support to CARE Groups, including check-in calls, surveys, and listening circles.
• In conjunction with Employment Services Coordinators, screen refugee participants for the CARE Program and work with Employment Team to create action plan with SMART goals.
• Plan and execute events to engage and educate broader community.
• Secure at least $5,000 per refugee participant from CARE groups and community donors, including rent support, utility payments, vocational training assistance and childcare support.
• Coordinate, track, and monitor all in-kind donations such as furniture, household supplies, toiletries, etc.
• Disseminate information for upcoming actions and events.
• Advocate on behalf of refugees and immigrants, and refugee/immigrant-serving voluntary agencies.
• Keep informed of refugee and immigrant issues, using current information to educate the broader community and raise awareness.
• Work varied hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Attend trainings and conferences as requested by supervisor.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience preferred.

 

Experience: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a non-profit setting. Cultural sensitivity is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be comfortable with public speaking.

 

Other skills:

Must have outstanding personal communication style, interpersonal judgement, and the ability to produce high quality and compelling material. The ideal candidate must be a quick study of CWS’s past successes and future opportunities, and must be highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, and creative. Must have excellent leadership skills and a strong ability to maintain and grow relationships while working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Successful candidates will have prior racial equity training and will be comfortable engaging CARE groups in racial justice and antiracism work.

• The job will require reference checks, standard criminal background checks, and motor vehicle background checks.  

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:    
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan                                               
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance                                                  
- Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)  
- 14 Official Holidays  
- 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)                                      
- Life Insurance and AD&D                                             
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability                                                  
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)                                                 
- Health Savings Account                                               
- Flexible Spending Accounts