Community Outreach Associate [Part Time]
3 days ago
Elmhurst, Queens
Urgently hiring!! We are looking for Community Outreach Ambassadors who can support our communities in Queens (Elmhurst, Jamaica). Familiarity with the Queens borough and living in close proximity to either Elmhurst or Jamaica is essential as the role is in person. Your role will involve speaking with individuals and families on the street and at community events. As a Community Outreach Associate, you: - Are a people person, and you are excited about the prospect of sharing information about Zeta’s world-class schools with community family members - Enjoy meeting and conversing with new people of all walks of life every day, and you are able to learn and explain Zeta’s mission, vision, and educational program with clarity - Are hard-working, punctual, extremely organized, results-driven, goal-oriented, and flexible - Are good at juggling multiple responsibilities at the same time - Have customer service or community service experience - Are bilingual and fluent in spoken and written English and one of the following languages: Mandarin, Bangla, Hindi, or Spanish. Responsibilities: - Engage with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program, and provide them with brochures and other resources - Obtain paper applications for children enrolling in pre-kindergarten to 1st grade for the 2025-26 school year - Assist in organizational outreach events - Obtain contact information of families that express interest - Provide flyers to businesses and residential buildings Note: Engaging with families about Zeta’s world-class educational program involves participating in regular community outreach shifts, which typically require extended periods of walking, standing, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. We will provide all necessary training and information on Zeta so that you can be successful in the role. If offered a part-time Community Outreach Associate role, you can expect to work approximately 16-20 hours per week, with shifts most commonly taking place from 12:00 - 5:00pm. Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as determined by Zeta’s Outreach Manager. The compensation for this position is $21/hour. The contract will close in November.