Community Development Coordinator (Federal Work Study)

* * * * * To be eligible to apply for this role, you MUST be a FEDERAL WORK STUDY student * * * **

Who We Are: A 501 © 3 nonprofit organization based in the State of New Jersey with a focus

on developing and delivering community-building programs in partnership with community

residents and local and regional service providers across multiple industries. Our cross-sector

partner network includes subject matter experts with deep expertise and strong relationships

within the communities we serve, allowing us the resiliency, efficiency, and access to generate

collaborative solutions with community members in uniquely valuable ways. 

 

What We Do: By understanding, engaging and supporting the individuals and organizations

within our most vulnerable communities, we can create bold solutions to address

health equity and social justice so that community residents can advance a quality of life that

fulfills the promise of life itself.

 

Why: With broad industry expertise and a core commitment to community building, Caresparc

Community Connections is uniquely positioned

to convene partners and providers across sectors in collaboration to address complex

challenges facing underserved communities of color. The innovative and

impactful programs we create leave communities with newfound opportunities to advance a

future of optimal well-being for all. 

 

How: CCC's objectives are accomplished through its Four Community-Building Programs

 

1. Annual Sustainable Health and Wellness Village Statewide Festival Tour

2. Free Fresh Produce Market for Seniors and Families

3. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Initiative: Free Fresh Produce Market

4. Artists and Creatives Health and Wellness Initiative

 

 

Community collaboration is at the heart of the CCC's community-building philosophy.

Our cross-sector partner network of 125 organizations leverages deep expertise across

industries to innovate the personalized solutions that make CCC's programs so special. Far from

mere donors, our partners play an active and invaluable role in the development and execution

of our programs by also providing in-kind support and volunteers. 

 

The relationships we cultivate throughout the planning process ensure that each CCC program

reflects an inspired approach to the challenges facing our most vulnerable populations.

By understanding and addressing the organizational goals of our partners, we are empowered

to align our interests with those of our communities in ways that foster trust and produce

uniquely effective solutions that deliver lasting value.

In this role, you will report to the Executive Director and the operations administrator to assist

in and execution of the CCC Community Development Strategy. Candidate must have a strong

desire to learn public and private sector community engagement.

• Assist in the research of potential partnership opportunities which include but is not limited

to the following sectors: healthcare organizations, nonprofit/social service organizations,

academia, faith-based, fraternal organizations, social organizations that promote initiatives

around wellness, corporate partners, local businesses, municipalities, fitness organizations, and

school districts

• Assist in responding to email communications 

 

• Assist in the development and drafting of internal and external communications consisting of

documents/ materials to build and cultivate existing relationships with donors, volunteers,

community members, and other supporters of the CCC programs

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• Assist in updating and maintaining program databases which include but are not limited to

program participant information, sponsors/partners' contact information, and volunteers.

• Assist the Executive Director in the research of in-kind and financial support opportunities 

• Manage multiple assignments at once and work with the Executive Director and Operations

Administrator to prioritize accordingly.

• Assist in other aspects of CCC's operations as needed

Job Requirements/Internship Criteria:

• Must sign the Caresparc Community Connections confidentiality agreement.

• Preferred but not required design work using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

• Ability to think critically.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to conduct oneself in a courteous, helpful, engaging, and professional manner with

CCC partners and vendors. 

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and

Dropbox.

• Creative Problem Solver

• Intern must provide their laptop.

Preferred but not required: design work expertise using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who can demonstrate that they seek

to gain hands-on experience in grassroots community development and public and private

sector engagement.

• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA;

• A copy of your most recent unofficial transcript will be required for consideration.

This internship is a hybrid opportunity consisting of both in-office and virtual work. 

 

Schedule: Monday through Friday, occasionally Saturday (Days and Hours to be determined) 

 

To learn more, please visit 

https://www.CaresparcCommunityConnections.org