Community Coordinator

Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3)

GER3 Eaton Fire Recovery Program

Community Coordinator

Position Description

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Until Dec. 31, 2025, with possibility for extension

Location: Los Angeles area, with preference for proximity to Altadena/Pasadena area.

Compensation: $65,000 - $72,000/yr

Organization & Operation

Founded in 2017, Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction (GER3) is a non-profit organization that supports crisis-affected communities to build back better. GER3 is committed to using sustainable, culturally appropriate and community-led interventions.

The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires claimed the lives of at least 17 people and charred over 45,000 acres of land. Over 10,000 structures are reported to have been destroyed by the Eaton fire. Over 130,000 individuals have evacuated the area and face an uncertain return to their communities. More than 1.2 million people were directly impacted by the wildfires, with thousands losing their homes, farms, and businesses. Approximately 85,000 individuals sought refuge in temporary shelters, while many more were forced to relocate with relatives or friends. Many community centers, which served as gathering places and resource hubs, were either destroyed or rendered inoperable, leaving residents without critical support systems.

California’s wildfires have increasingly shifted from being rural to urban events that devastate entire residential and commercial neighborhoods, highlighting the urgent need to implement robust community emergency preparedness planning, environmental regeneration, and fire mitigation techniques. Due to the vast devastation left in the wake of the Eaton fires, GER3 is committed to addressing these challenges by implementing technical, evidence-based strategies to adapt and strengthen community resilience to fire events, incorporating fire resistant building techniques, public education, and nature-based solutions.

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

Work Conditions:

• Field-based role with frequent community engagements.
• Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on community events and program needs.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

How to apply

Please apply at this link: https://www.indeed.com/job/community-coordinator-4e865b387825ee6f