Bilingual Crime Prevention & Community Organizer

Bilingual Crime Prevention & Community Organizer Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Spanish Interpretation Content creation Translation Canvassing Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association (RPNA) is seeking a Bilingual Crime Prevention & Community Organizer to support the mission and work of the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing neighborhood improvement plans, providing neighborhood-based leadership and developing initiatives for improving housing conditions. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: Plan and implement neighborhood association events for the community. Develop and maintain relationships with local organizations, businesses, and community members. Create and distribute information on RPNA activities and recruit community members into involvement. Coordinate volunteer groups for neighborhood improvement projects. Work with the police department on public safety and crime prevention issues. Work with various City departments on community code compliance. Develop public awareness of community issues and concerns. Responsible for door knocking and alerting the neighborhood when needed through flyers, email, telephone and RPNA's newsletter. Support adult and youth residents in project/campaign execution. Advocate for the neighborhood on community issues. Accountable for completing and documenting outcomes for grants. Assist non-English speaking residents by directing them to appropriate community services and resources. Provide interpretation support as needed, including reading and explaining documents in Spanish and assisting residents in filling out forms when appropriate. Translate and provide interpretation for RPNA at meetings, presentations and public events as needed. Update and create content for RPNA social media Facebook and Instagram. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and education: Must successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Fluent in Spanish Strong interpersonal and communication skills Computer and standard office equipment skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures A genuine commitment and compassion to residents and community issues Experience with community organizing Ability to work independently or as part of a team Must be able to travel locally; reliable transportation required. The position is 40 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends required. Starting pay of $19/hour with paid time off, holidays and health insurance benefits.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person