Position Overview

The Community Coordinator serves as a key frontline team member for GER3’s Eaton Fire Recovery Program, supporting individual homeowners and neighborhoods affected by the fires. This position focuses on registering homeowners, conducting vulnerability surveys, coordinating scheduling for home hardening interventions, and maintaining strong community relationships. The Community Coordinator works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure a smooth, responsive, and resident-focused recovery process.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, community-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. This role is well-suited for someone with a strong background in community engagement, outreach coordination, and/or disaster response programs.

Key Responsibilities

Homeowner Registration & Vulnerability Surveys:

Serve as the first point of contact for homeowners interested in GER3’s recovery initiatives
Guide residents through the registration and intake process
Follow up with homeowners and their neighbors to bring more people into the program
Provide consistent and clear updates on program milestones, scheduling, and next steps
Conduct or assist in conducting surveys to assess homeowner vulnerability and need for assistance
Scheduling & Logistics Support:

Support coordination and scheduling of home hardening work in collaboration with construction teams and residents
Maintain records of site visits, intervention schedules, and homeowner communications
As Needed - Community Outreach & Liaison Work:

Represent GER3 at local events, meetings, and outreach efforts
Assist in distributing flyers, updates, and other informational materials in affected neighborhoods
Identify and respond to concerns raised by residents with compassion and professionalism
Maintain positive relationships with community members, neighborhood associations, and local partners
Track status of homeowners throughout the program (Monday)
Support ongoing program monitoring and evaluation by collecting resident feedback and progress data
Provide input into periodic reporting efforts for donors, partners, and internal teams
Data & Reporting:

Qualifications & Requirements

2-4 years of experience in community coordination, outreach, or related field
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build trust with diverse populations and work sensitively in post-disaster settings
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfort working with digital tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and mobile data collection platforms (Kobo).
Willingness to travel within the community and attend events outside regular business hours
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred:

Familiarity with fire mitigation or community-based disaster preparedness
Database management and/or Arc GIS experience
Resident or former resident of Altadena or Pasadena area
Spanish fluency
Fire survivor or experience supporting post-disaster programs is strongly valued

Please send your resume/CV