40 hours a week

8-5 pm

Weekends as needed

POSITION SUMMARY

ABOUT YWCA-SGV

Founded in 1935, the YWCA of San Gabriel Valley (YWCA-SGV) has been a long-standing community partner. We work at the individual and community levels to achieve our mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an affiliate of the YWCA USA and a member of the World YWCA movement. The YWCA-SGV is committed to providing women, girls, seniors, and their families with the information they need to manage the critical issues in their lives. We achieve this through our multicultural and multilinguall community education and service programs in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.

About SGV AAIMM CAT

Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Prevention Initiative is a coalition of the Department of Public Health in partnership with First 5 LA and the LA County Department of Health Services, Department of Mental Health, community organizations, mental and health care providers, funders, and community members. We are united in one purpose: to address the unacceptably high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths countywide and ensure healthy and joyous births for Black families in LA County. The purpose of the San Gabriel Valley AAIMM Community Action Team (CAT) is to create a public/private partnership with a community focus to address AAIMM throughout the SGV region and identify gaps in services and resources to support the reduction of Black infant and maternal mortality rates. AAIMM Community Action Teams (CAT) are regionally based collaborative partnerships between the Los Angeles County Health Agency, community-based organizations, health care providers, community residents, faith-based organizations, birth workers (doulas, midwives, etc.), allies and community businesses that consult, inform, and engage the community on all AAIMM strategies and create locally-based actions.

YWCA of San Gabriel Valley is the backbone of the SGV AAIMM Prevention Initiative. In this capacity, the organization is responsible for administrative, operational, and logistical support to the SGV AAIMM CAT and work in concert with the CAT members to implement their developed goals and objectives. YWCA-SGV does not oversee the CAT, but rather, works as a collaborator to advance its strategic initiatives. The Equity & Social Change Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Social Change & Innovation and is responsible for providing and coordinating all backbone services as presented in the grant. This position will dedicate 85% or more of their time to the SGV AAIMM Prevention Initiative, while 5%-15% of their time may be dedicated to working, as needed, on other YWCA-SGV equity-focused assignments

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule bi-weekly check-ins with SGV AAIMM Leadership Team.

Support and coordinate SGV AAIMM CAT Regional Bi-Monthly Meeting.

Support (i.e., facilitate, coordinate, etc.) all SGV AAIMM CAT, Leadership Team, Planning Team, and Countywide Steering meetings;

Attend SGV AAIMM community events and other work-related events as needed;

Participate in designated County-sponsored and Backbone Organization required professional development trainings;

Create agendas for meetings and ensure meeting summaries are prepared after each regional meeting;

Manage and track co-chair attendance information and submit stipend disbursement;

Manage the SGV AAIMM Gmail account, including Google Forms; • Collaborate with SGV AAIMM CAT Leadership to create an editorial calendar that outlines communication content and distribution goals for the year;

Collaborate with SGV AAIMM CAT in outreach, promotion and developing a viable communication plan;

Participate in local collaboratives that support Black and African American infant and maternal health issues;

Ability to create sign-in sheets, evaluations, and archiving methods; • Organized in tracking activities and deliverables;

Support SGV AAIMM CAT in conducting a needs assessment to identify gaps in services for Black families in SGV;

Maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable laws and regulations;

Cultivate and maintain professional relationships and function as a project liaison with Los Angeles County, community stakeholders, partners, and collaborators;

Complete and submit SGV AAIMM reports, including monthly Compile report and final reports to SGV AAIMM funders;

Assist in researching, writing and submitting designated grants and contract proposals; and • Performing other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, higher education or a related field, with leadership and programming experience. Master's degree preferred;

At least 2 years of experience working with the Black/African American Community;

At least 2 years of experience working in the Maternal and Child Health field;

At least 2 years project management experience building teams, products, programs, and/or services;

Experience and knowledge of multi-ethnic and underserved communities; experience serving Black/African American birthing mothers and families is preferred;

Ability to learn and use the PC hardware and software;

Proficient in English grammar and spelling with excellent oral and written communications;

Willingness to attend training seminars and meetings outside normal working hours; and

Must have a proactive and positive attitude toward clients, colleagues, board members, and community partners.
Must be available on weekends for events

The desired candidate should

Have a passion for working with the community and is energized in building relationships with local community-based organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and more;

Have worked with the Black/African American community in previous capacities and be able to work in a multicultural/ multiethnic environment;

Have outstanding interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure; and

Have strong computer and technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Google Documents, Google Spreadsheets, Google Slides, Google Forms, Zoom, Office Teams, MailChimp, Canva and other publishing platforms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

YWCA of San Gabriel Valley

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