As a Parks Connector for the Lexington Parks Sustainable Funding campaign, you will play a crucial role in enhancing community visibility and engagement at public events. Your primary objective will be to gather volunteer sign-ups and commit-to-vote cards from attendees at these events.
Community Engagement and Visibility:
Attend and host informational tables at least five community events per week, increasing visibility and awareness of the park's funding ballot referendum.
Utilize promotional materials and engagement strategies to captivate and inform attendees.
Distribute and collect commit-to-vote cards and volunteer sign-up sheets at events.
Volunteer Recruitment and Coordination:
Actively recruit and sign up at least 10-15 new volunteer sign ups per week through community events, presentations, and outreach efforts like tabling and visibility.
Coordinate with the Lead Connector to ensure new volunteers are integrated into the campaign and engaged in educational activities.
Education Kit Utilization:
Master the contents of the campaign’s action kit, including talking points, one-pagers, and sample social media posts.
Train and empower volunteers to use these materials effectively in their own community education efforts.
Proven experience in community organizing, community education, political campaigning, or a related field.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and community members.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
Passionate about public spaces and community development, with a keen understanding of local issues affecting local communities.
Proficiency in social media and digital communication tools.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend community events and meetings.