Community Outreach Worker - American-born Black
Company: City of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As the planning agency
for the City of Cambridge, the Community Development Department's
(CDD) work touches upon all elements of life in the city. While
projects vary, our mission unites them all: to foster a livable,
sustainable, just, and equitable community for those who live,
work, study, and play in Cambridge. We engage and collaborate with
community partners, other government agencies, businesses and
residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn,
play, and innovate." CDD has an immediate need for a part-time
community outreach worker to engage with American-born Black
communities in Cambridge as part of its new Community Engagement
Team. 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.
Become familiar with resources that CDD provides to Cambridge
residents. Reach out to American-born Black communities in
Cambridge and engage them in CDD programs, services, and planning
processes, taking into account the historical context of racism in
the U.S. and how it plays out in Cambridge Encourage American-born
Black community members to participate in CDD public events and
city planning work. This work may include placing 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 communities in
Cambridge, including American-born Black communities. Attend all
required meetings and training sessions and complete all
assignments: document outreach activities and participate as needed
in the evaluation of the program. Support in removing access
barriers to CDD resources, programs and planning processes.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Comfortable relating to and connecting with the American-born Black
community in Cambridge English language skills to communicate
fluently and spontaneously 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 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 Familiarity with Cambridge's
American-born Black community preferred, and an understanding of
the impacts of historical and structural racism on this community
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office environment. Fluorescent lighting
and air conditioning. Moderate noise level. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
Answer telephones and maintain multiple files. May require minimal
lifting of up to 10 pounds. Ability to travel around the city
independently. RATE: $17.19 per hour APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both
your resume and cover letter; external applicants submit both your
resume and cover letter via email to: employmentcambridgema.gov or
to the Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts
Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312. Resume and cover
letter requested by 03/18/22. Position will remain open until
filled. Please specify the job title when applying. THE CITY OF
CAMBRIDGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION,
AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY.
WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY, AND
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CITY OF
CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. AUXILIARY
AIDS AND SERVICES, WRITTEN MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS, AND
REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS IN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL BE
PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FREE OF CHARGE,
UPON REQUEST. The City is committed to advancing a workforce
culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Keywords: City of Cambridge, Cambridge , Community Outreach Worker - American-born Black, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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