Multilingual Outreach Assistant - Part-time Contractor (Portuguese/English)

Company Description:

Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,200 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 35 bachelor's degrees with 55 specialized concentrations, 63 minors, and 26 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our community takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encouraging a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and that we are the only public institution in Massachusetts recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The part-time Multilingual Outreach Assistant is a contractual position responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies to inform Portuguese-speaking isolated elders in the MetroWest region about the Adventures in Lifelong Learning Program and encourage and help them to participate.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

N/A

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Assistant Director of Community Education and Lifelong Learning

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Connect with multilingual staff and seniors at Housing Authorities, senior centers, Councils on Aging (COA), social service and community agencies, faith- based groups, and other groups to publicize programs offered by Adventures in Lifelong Learning and encourage participation among Portuguese-speaking elders.
• Create and distribute Portuguese language flyers and ads to recruit Portuguese-speaking elderly populations to the program.
• Collaborate with BayPath Elder Services, Inc. to conduct outreach to Portuguese-speaking elders.
• Translate marketing and program materials to Portuguese.
• Assist with Portuguese language radio ads for Portuguese-language programming.
• Assist with on-site coordination of Portuguese language programming on the days that the program meets.
• Maintain and update mailing/email list and database of Portuguese-speaking elder participants.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The hours are flexible; however, the Multilingual Outreach Assistant must be available on-site, or remotely, for assistance with Portuguese language programming on the days that the program meets.

Must have car to conduct outreach.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience developing and conducting outreach strategies to reach isolated adults age 60 & over.
• Strong interest and aptitude for working with older adults of all backgrounds.
• Experience with marketing, social media.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Highly organized and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, for approximately 6 hours per week, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. This is a grant-funded position.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster if eligible, before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources. Furthermore, FSU employees must wear a mask inside certain campus spaces.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For full consideration, the receipt of application materials has been extended and must be received by August 28, 2022. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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