Outreach and Communications Specialist

Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

$28/hr – $31/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Lead the Hive on Wheels outreach by coordinating events, engaging families, and capturing impact, while managing logistics, supplies, and reporting.

  • Coordinate events and logistics, including promotion, setup, and post-event follow-up.
  • Build relationships with community partners and gather stories and content for reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Event Logistics: Manage all aspects of Hive on Wheels and tabling events, from liaising with host organizations to promoting events and handling pre- and post-event checklists.
  • Research and secure events across Alameda county: Find mission aligned events that will allow us to meet outreach and community engagement goals.
  • Manage Supplies: Ensure the van is fully stocked with essential consumables (diapers, clothing, print materials). You'll also be responsible for packing up and recharging electronics after each event.
  • Setup and Breakdown: Efficiently set up and take down all event materials, displays, and activities.
  • Engage with the Community: Greet families, collect survey responses, distribute materials, and answer questions about Hively's services with warmth and professionalism.
  • Facilitate Activities: Lead or assist with fun, kid-friendly activities. Be our Hively Bee Mascot when needed.
  • Build Relationships: Proactively identify and connect with community leaders and partners at events, and share introductions with senior leadership following events.
  • Capture and Share Content: Take photos and videos at events and post to social media following our guidelines.
  • Support Reporting: Assist with post-event reporting, including data entry, creating quantitative reports, and sharing qualitative stories from events.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders: Work closely with Hively staff, volunteers, and partner organizations.

Requirements

  • A Passion for Community: You have an interest in community engagement, social services, or early childhood education.
  • Previous Experience: 2+ years of work experience in event planning and execution, community engagement, communications or marketing. Experience working with children is also a plus.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: You're comfortable talking to people and building rapport quickly.
  • Highly Organized: You're dependable and detail-oriented with an eye for design aesthetic; you are able to manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: You're comfortable working in a mobile, outdoor setting with a variable schedule.
  • Physical Requirements: You're able to lift up to 30 lbs and assist with event setup and breakdown.
  • Driving Experience: You have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and are comfortable driving a 22-foot Ford Transit Van.
  • Bilingual Skills (Spanish): Spanish proficiency is required.
  • Experience with Children: You enjoy working with children and are willing to serve as the Hively Bee Mascot would be a plus.

Preferred

  • Event planning and coordination
  • Community outreach and engagement strategies
  • Exposure to early childhood and family support services
  • Networking with local partners
  • WordPress, Canva, HubSpot and other design and marketing tools
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Hively

Hively is dé IT-beheerder voor het primair onderwijs. Met een onafhankelijke blik op ICT, gedegen technische kennis en ervaring in het onderwijs leveren wij al 35 jaar IT-diensten, advies en producten aan onderwijsinstellingen door heel Nederland.Onze doelstelling is ICT in het onderwijs bruikbaar te maken voor het alledaags gebruik door leerlingen, leraren en medewerkers. Onze focus ligt daarbij het ondersteunen van platformen zoals Windows, Intune, Office 365, Apple en G-Suite en technieken als Single Sign On en de Cloud.Samen met de onderwijsinstelling, willen wij hedendaags en innovatief onderwijs mogelijk maken waarin leerlingen op hun toekomst worden voorbereid.

Founded in 2024
Eindhoven, North Brabant, NLD
15 employees

Salaries

Posted range

$28/hr – $31/hr

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Marketing Team

Median Tenure
0.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
30.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.7%
Direct
64.6%
Referral
4.9%
Social
1.9%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~15
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Outreach and Communications Specialist

Hively · Oakland, CA · Hybrid