Community Promoter

• The Community Promoter provides outreach and support to help members of the community understand and access the services of MLEA and other local resources. Through community education, advocacy, and hands-on outreach, they help increase health knowledge and connect Latinx community members with the care and support they need. This is a part-time, flexible-hours role based in North Riverside, IL.
• Reports to:
  
  Senior Manager of Grassroots Leadership

• Community Partnerships:
  Partner with community sites and groups (libraries, park districts, townships, villages, churches, community groups, etc.) in communities with large and/or growing Latinx populations to host resource tables, provide referrals, and distribute resource materials.
• Health Outreach:
  Conduct outreach and education to individuals who are in need of health care and social services to increase utilization of the health care system.
• Community Presence:
  Attend and present at local group meetings, fairs, and community events to share information and identify individuals in need of further support or services.
• Program Partnership:
  Collaborate with community partners to offer health, wellness, and informational programs.
• Referral Facilitation:
  Facilitate referrals to social service and community support resources.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all community and client interactions.

• Training:
  Actively participate in training sessions and meetings, and support other team members by sharing information and resources.
• Additional Duties:
  Other duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  Basic knowledge of healthcare systems and health education; prior community outreach experience preferred.
• Location:
  
  Must reside in one of the following suburbs:
  Bridgeview, Broadview, Brookfield, Countryside, Hickory Hills, Hodgkins, La Grange, Justice, Lyons, McCook, North Riverside, Riverside, Stickney, Summit, Westchester, Cicero, or Berwyn.
• Availability:
  Ability to maintain flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as needed for community events, and to attend advocacy days in Springfield, IL.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic computer and internet skills; MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) a plus.
• Communication:
  Comfortable speaking with groups of all sizes, with good presentation skills and a strong sense of client service.
• Mobility & Organization:
  Access to a vehicle, and excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask, take initiative, adapt, and work independently with a strong commitment to timely execution of tasks.

• This is a field-based, part-time role requiring travel throughout the community for outreach and events.
• May be required to stand for prolonged periods and walk to and from various locations.
• Must be able to prepare, pack, and carry materials needed to set up resource tables.
• Access to a vehicle required for travel to community sites and advocacy days in Springfield, IL.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed for community events.

Regular full-time employees are eligible for benefits

Mujeres Latinas en Acción is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

As part of Mujeres pay equity commitment, it’s our policy that upon offering employment, we do not negotiate salary or benefits.

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