ECHO is seeking a Somali Outreach Specialist. Please forward this job posting to anyone who may be interested. JOB POSTING: “SOMALI OUTREACH SPECIALIST” (Contracted Position) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Serve as ECHO Ambassador at community outreach events including Resource Fairs, Emergency Preparedness Events, English Language Learner (ELL) events, and other community events. · Assist with community surveys and focus groups to evaluate ECHO programs. · Research potential provider and community partner organizations for ECHO to ensure the most complete information and education of limited English proficiency populations in Minnesota. · Establish relationships with nonprofit and ethnic service agencies across MN – possible travel required · Expand ECHO’s outreach with the Somali communities in the Twin Cities and Greater MN. · Outreach to existing community partner organizations of ECHO (200 organizations currently) to discover new community needs and learning opportunities. · Assist in distribution of ECHO’s educational programs and materials to limited English proficiency communities. · Maintain consistent communication with ECHO partners and staff via email, follow-up phone calls, in-person meetings, and mailings of materials. · Assist with other miscellaneous projects essential to the success of a nonprofit Qualifications Required: · High School Diploma or GED equivalent · Fluent in both Somali and English, verbal and written · Self-starter · Able to work independently · Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation · Experience with Microsoft software including Outlook, Word and Excel · Quality communication skills · Strong organizational skills Preferred: · Associated or Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent professional experience with references) · Extensive knowledge of Somali community and organizations in Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota · Experience in a non-profit environment, and/or with community outreach · Program evaluation experience (surveys, focus groups, etc.) · Committed to public health and safety, emergency preparedness, and public service ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt, grant-funded, part-time (up to 20 hours), independent contractor position. Most work will be completed during normal business hours; however, some evenings and weekends are required. Compensation is hourly and commensurate with the candidate’s education, employment, and experience. HOW TO APPLY: Submit via email the following as MSWord or PDF documents by Wednesday, February 12, 2014. • Cover letter (1 page) • Resume (no more than 2 pages) • Three professional references including contact information Include in Subject Line: Somali Outreach Specialist Applicant Send to: Lillian McDonald: [email protected] Please note, email submissions preferred – NO PHONE CALLS. An email reply will confirm receipt of your materials within 2-3 business days of submission. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The mission of ECHO Minnesota is to collaborate with diverse communities to deliver programs and services that help people be healthy, contribute and succeed. As a leader in multi-language health, safety, civic engagement and emergency readiness communication programs and services, ECHO bridges the gap for immigrants, refugees, and New Americans in Minnesota. Through close collaboration with health, safety, civic, bilingual community leaders, partners, and talented spokespersons, ECHO conveys information through a variety of multimedia channels, community outreach activities, and educational tools including TV and radio broadcasts, digital short videos, public service announcements, an informational phone line, targeted DVD distribution, training sessions, webinars, English Language Learning curriculum, and more. ECHO also distributes information in many languages via its website and social media (echominnesota.org) and through partnerships statewide. ECHO’s communication tools also function as an emergency infrastructure available to public health and safety agencies during a crisis. In the event of an emergency, such as a flood or a disease outbreak, ECHO has a proven system in place to deliver critical messages in the most urgently needed languages rapidly and effectively through broadcast, print, Internet, and partnership relays. ECHO’s goal is to make sure English Language Learners receive quality health, civic, and emergency information so they can be successful in the community and the workforce. Additionally, ECHO provides programs and services supporting cultural awareness initiatives for public, private and non-profit organizations. ECHO supplies more critical information to providers and people with limited English proficiency than any other organization in the region, and it does so in ways that are culturally contextual. Questions for ECHO? 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Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:28:51 +0000
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