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City of Medford Medford Connector - Immigrant Support ES in Medford, Massachusetts
The City of Medford is looking for an individual to support immigrant communities through initiatives like language access and integration services. This role involves acting as a Connector between the City and underrepresented groups, helping immigrants and refugees with resources and language education (ESOL). The Connector will play a key role in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) project, focusing on community needs and developing a Resilience Hub to address climate change impacts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Collaborate with municipal staff and project partners. ? Build trusting relationships with immigrant communities to understand their challenges and needs. ? Identify policy and environmental issues affecting these communities with input from those with lived experience. ? Support city planning initiatives by aligning goals with the needs of immigrants. ? Conduct outreach to promote resources and encourage community engagement in city initiatives. ? Organize workshops to help immigrants navigate local customs, laws, and services. ? Collect and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed. ? Co-host quarterly meetings for ESOL and immigrant service providers to coordinate resources and support. ? Facilitate subgroups within the ESOL Council for targeted activities. ? Plan accessible programs for immigrant support and language access. ? Ensure all programs are inclusive and culturally responsive to diverse communities. ? Attend weekly team meetings with other social resilience Connectors and staff. Please Note: This position is NOT remote and is responsible for their own transportation and transportation costs. This position may require evening work and/or work on weekends with a minimum of 5 hours a week spent at City Hall depending on community engagement needs. EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications: ? High School and GED ? Three (3) years experience in community organizing and/or advocating. ? One (1) year experience in Project Management. Preferred Qualifications: ? Associate?s Degree or Bachelor?s Degree ? Proficiency with networking, Zoom, social media, and other outreach methods. ? Ability to speak and/or understand more than one language proficiently. Knowledge: ? Self-driven, and proactive with the ability to work effectively and independently. ? Responsible, organized, and with excellent attention to detail. ? Demonstrated active relationship with the Medford community ? Experience working with immigrant and refugee populations, with a focus on language access and community integration. ? Knowledge of ESOL program development, including curriculum creation and teaching methodologies for non-native English speakers. ? Strong understanding of the challenges immigrants face, including language barriers, legal complexities, and cultural differences. Ability: ? Ability to complete forms and documents. ? Ability to summarize and express concerns and opinions of the community. ? Ability to work effectively and independently with diverse community members. ? Ability to facilitate community listening sessions, discussions, and meetings Send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov http://www.medfordma.org/