Engagement
Liaison
Program
Creating connections. Building collaboration. Supporting youth-serving organizations.
What is the IYI Engagement Liaison Program?
IYI Engagement Liaisons are local connectors who offer support to youth-serving organizations in counties with poverty rates higher than the state average. IYI Engagement Liaison leverage the knowledge of their communities to engage youth-serving organizations, create connections, foster collaborations, and nurture vital relationships that open opportunities for youth-serving organizations.
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- Engage 12-15 identified organizations to build awareness of IYI.
- Introduce IYI’s Outreach Managers to youth serving organizational contacts.
- Expand youth serving organization’s use of IYI’s service.
- Estimated Time Investment: 60 to 80 hours over 8 months.
- Stipend: Engagement Liaison will receive a $3,500 stipend, paid in three distributions.
- Travel Stipend for Local Engagements: $250.
- Additional Benefits: Complimentary IYI KIDS® COUNT Conference registration, hotel accommodation, and travel stipend for the conference.
Time Commitment and Meetings
- In-person kick-off and Orientation: October 17, 2025
- Research and Planning: October 2025
- In-person at KCC: November 4, 2025
- Virtual mid-point meeting: January 9, 2026
- Virtual year-end reflection: May 15, 2026
- Applications Open: August 14, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 8, 2025
- Virtual Interviews: September 8 – 30, 2025
- In-Person Kickoff: October 17, 2025
Positive track record in the youth services field of connecting community organizations to resources.
- Demonstrate deep youth-services community ties and familiarity with youth services needs for the designated county.
- Proven ability to proactively listen to and understand the issues related to youth-serving organizations within the designated county.
- Ability to foster relationships and create warm handoffs to IYI staff to cultivate deeper engagement.
- Available during normal business hours.
- Must have a supervisor or organizational sign-off to serve as an IYI Engagement Liaison.
- Engagement Liaison are considered independent contractors for IYI.
How to Apply
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Please apply via the online application for the specific county of interest here.
- Marion; Elkhart; Miami, Fulton and Cass counties
- Jay, Blackford and Adams counties
- Montgomery, Parke counties
- Orange, Washington counties
- Randolph, Henry counties
- Ripley, Dearborn, Ohio counties
You will be required to submit the following items during the online application process:
- Resume
- Cover letter highlighting the depth of connection with youth serving organizations within your county.
- Contact information for two (2) references who can attest to the applicant’s commitment to supporting youth serving organizations.
