ABOUT THE ROLE:
CDD has an immediate need for a part-time community outreach worker to engage with Haitian Creole-speaking community in Cambridge as part of its Community Engagement Team (CET@CDD). Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, a Community Outreach Worker is expected to be a highly visible presence in Cambridge neighborhoods, support departmental outreach efforts to reach a diverse community, and encourage community leadership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Become familiar with resources that CDD provides to Cambridge residents.
Reach out to Haitian Creole-speaking communities in Cambridge and engage them in CDD programs, services, and planning processes.
Encourage Haitian Creole-speaking community members to participate in CDD public events and city planning work. This work may include distributing flyers around the community, posting to social media, attending events, hosting focus groups, visiting local businesses or places of worship, implementing surveys and other engagement opportunities.
Participate in discussions and educate the staff of CDD about outreach strategies for building relationships with Cambridge communities, including Haitian Creole-speaking communities
Attend all required meetings and training sessions and complete all assignments.
Document all outreach activities and participate as needed in the evaluation of the program.
Support in removing access barriers to CDD resources, programs and planning processes.
Attend events and work with community members in person and virtual as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must speak Haitian Creole
English language skills adequate for day-to-day communication needs
Cambridge resident strongly preferred
Sincere desire to work with underserved and underrepresented Cambridge communities
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, CDD programs, services, and processes
High motivation and good time management skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
The City of Cambridge''''s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
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