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We are currently accepting applications for an Outreach Coordinator staff position.

The role is based in Gainesville, FL with a closing date of November 21, 2025.


About the job

The Outreach Coordinator is predominately responsible for recruiting volunteers and clients for free home energy tune-ups, co-coordinating biannual Energy Coach trainings, recruiting and overseeing interns to support daily operations, and representing the CWC at community events. This position reports to the Program Director and consists of a mix of office work and off-site recruitment activities. The CWC office is located near Downtown Gainesville; community events take place across Alachua County.


Why work for the Community Weatherization Coalition

Help create more disposable income for your neighbors in need, while doing hands-on work to help protect natural resources and address climate change. In our local nonprofit, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic group of passionate volunteers and staff, contribute to a wide range of tasks, and make a direct, positive impact, both locally and globally.


Tasks and Responsibilities


Community Engagement and Client Recruitment

  • Develop and maintain partnerships with key neighborhoods, constituent groups, and service organizations
  • Research and pursue speaking opportunities to help disseminate information about CWC, including workshops to both youth and adults
  • Assist with the Language Access Plan and coordinate outreach to better serve clients served with limited English proficiency (Spanish language speakers)
  • Represent the CWC by tabling at outreach events
  • Recruit clients for testimonial interviews; script, shoot, edit as needed


Volunteer Coordination and Management

  • Develop and implement strategies to recruit volunteers and trainers for biannual Energy Coach Trainings
  • Train and manage an Outreach Team of volunteers
  • Coordinate volunteer recognition and appreciation, and other volunteer retention activities
  • Recruit and hire qualified interns and volunteers to support CWC operations, including skilled volunteers
  • Train and mentor inexperienced Energy Coaches during home energy tune-ups (occasional)


Miscellaneous Duties

  • Daily operations, including booking: assist with scheduling and coordinating between volunteers and residents to perform tune-ups
  • Write follow-up reports for clients
  • Marketing: volunteer newsletter, coordinate media releases, graphic design
  • As needed:
  • Assist in the design of promotional materials for events, trainings, and potential mailers
  • Oversee office volunteers and interns, providing them with proper supervision, strong leadership, and guidance as needed
  • Maintain volunteer contact and hours records
  • Enter and manage data for client files, reviewing tune-up spreadsheets for accuracy
  • Assist with fundraising efforts
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Required

  • Associate’s degree or higher education; equivalent work experience considered
  • Positive, collaborative attitude; able to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly effective communicator both in speech and writing
  • Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person, with clients, partners, and volunteers
  • Strong organizational skills: individual must be comfortable working independently
  • Passion for sustainability, energy efficiency, and CWC’s mission
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and web-based applications such as G-Suite and Canva
  • Holds a valid Florida Driver’s license

Preferred skills and experience

  • Experience working or volunteering in non-profit sector
  • Volunteer management and recruitment, or staff management
  • Community organizing
  • Fluency in Spanish 
  • Data management/analysis
  • Comfortable with public speaking
  • Event planning


Physical requirements and working conditions

  • Required to sit for long periods
  • Must be available and willing to work occasional weekends and evening events
  • Occasional exposure to potential allergens such as animals, mold, cigarette smoke during home energy tune-ups
  • Able to do occasional heavy lifting, climb a 6’ ladder, and be capable of moderate physical activity during tune-ups (bending, lifting, reaching arms above head for short periods)
  • Must have reliable transportation and ability to transport tune-up equipment (including 5-6′ ladder) and event supplies

Schedule: Monday to Friday typical; occasional weekends and evenings, on-call one weekend/month


Job Type: Part-time to full-time, 20-40 hours per week

Pay: Hourly; $18.00-$20.00/hour to start, based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday typical; occasional weekends and evenings, on-call one weekend/mo.

Benefits: Paid time off per organizational policy (includes Federal Holidays and one week during Holidays); most evenings off, some flexibility in work schedule

Anticipated Start date: On or by November 21, 2025 (open until filled)

To Apply: Email a letter of intent and resume to: alane@communityweatherization.org