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

Employer
Framingham State University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Nov 19, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time
Location: Framingham, MA Category: Contract/Hourly Posted On: Fri Oct 22 2021 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.



Job 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 vaccinated against COVID-19 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 campus buildings.

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.

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