Job Abstract

Community Engagement

• Monitor, attend, and represent LAHSA at municipal meetings (local city councils, neighborhood councils, other civically based bodies).
• Make public presentations and contextualize information during stakeholder meetings
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings to serve strategic objectives of the agency
• Maintain clear, concise, and composed communication despite stakeholder disposition
• Be proactive in identifying local stakeholders and organizations not familiar with the Los Angeles homeless services delivery system; and educating these entities in those matters.
• Organize local community support for initiatives and projects advancing the goal of providing stable housing for people experiencing homelessness.
• Familiarization with the interplay and understanding of the multiple government jurisdictions in Los Angeles.
• Build and enhance relationships with partners and other stakeholders
• Represent LAHSA at external community meetings as an active participant and contributor
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Work with communities, municipalities, relevant public-sector entities, and other local stakeholders (neighborhood councils, health care providers, faith-based organizations) to coordinate the recruitment of volunteers and staff for the annual Point In Time Homeless Count (“homeless count”);
• Plan, assign, train, and direct the local work leading to a successful homeless count across deployment sites countywide.
• Oversee and track volunteers, working in partnership with stakeholders such as Council of Governments and homeless coalitions, elected officials, and other key partners;
• Support post-count activities to ensure completion of data collection, analysis, and reporting; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge and/or experience with the Los Angeles homeless services delivery system; and the different government jurisdictions across the County of Los Angeles (municipal, county, state, and federal).
• Preference will be given to applicants with a background in community planning, organizing and strong leadership experience.
• Candidates will have a high level of comfort with technology and social media; strong organizational and administrative skills as well as strong attention to detail is critical.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong public speaking skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management, staff and external parties including elected office staff and homeless individuals.
• Must have excellent time management, project management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to attend evening and weekend events.
• The position will require significant extended hours during the critical moments prior to the Homeless Count; use of a smart phone, and regional travel is required.
• Candidate must have a valid California driver license and access to an insured vehicle. Mileage for travel in fulfillment of job responsibilities will be reimbursed.
• Must be able to competently use Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Facebook, Twitter. Knowledge of Microsoft Project and Nation Builder is preferred.

• Proven professional experience and educational background.