Temporary Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 1 - Me Veo Bien, Me Siento Bien
5 days ago
Bakersfield
Job DescriptionSalary: $24 per hour Position Summary The Promotora(or) Comunitaria(o) Level 1 will conduct outreach and educational activities that may include tabling, promotional work, neighborhood canvassing, and workshops (both in person and virtual) using Visin y Compromiso's "Me Veo Bien, Me Siento Bien" curriculum. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: Temporary (ending on or before November 17, 2025), Part Time (20 hours per week), Hourly Starting Wage:$24.00 per hour How to Apply Applications will be open September 15, 2025, until the position has been filled. Please submit resumes and questions to Kelly Rodriguez at . Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Outreach and Educational Activities • Identify and secure potential sites and groups to provide information about the assigned program and its services for community members in the assigned region., • Proactively conduct outreach and educational activities to inform community members in culturally and linguistically relevant ways., • Speak to groups in person and through a virtual platform, such as Zoom., • Conduct outreach and awareness activities to inform community members about problem gambling, gambling disorders, and screening for gambling disorders, and refer them to program resources and services as needed., • Conduct outreach and implementation of training and support groups, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files on all outreach and educational activities conducted. Compliance and Goal-Meeting • Consistently meet all assigned productivity and outcome goals, • In all activities, comply with all contracts, funder requirements, and VyC procedures and policies., • Meet or exceed all goals and requirements established by the Project Coordinator for this position. Additional Duties • Provide support to other departments as needed, • Work with vendors, contractors, and consultants to achieve departmental goals, as needed and available, • Provide general and administrative support to the Project Coordinator and designated staff as requested. Required Competencies Education/Experience • There is no minimum educational requirement., • A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities, • A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting outreach and providing community health education, • Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse, • Ability to collaborate closely and across all VyC departments with a wide range of staff, community members, partner agencies, and funders., • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to effectively link community resources to the specific needs of program participants., • Understanding of the Promotora Model or other community leadership models and their role in creating health equity, nationally and internationally., • Attention to detail and effective prioritization., • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team., • Demonstrated verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging discussions to raise awareness on various health topics., • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public., • Basic computer skills in word processing, email, calendar scheduling, and presentation software, for the purpose of performing data entry during events, sending and receiving email, calendar scheduling, and running presentations., • Valid Drivers License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions., • Valid automobile liability insurance is required if driving. Physical and Mental Demands • Must be able to, • move about in multiple indoor and outdoor work environments, up to 75% of the time., • remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time., • detect incoming visitors, recognize stakeholders, and inspect printed paperwork., • reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust., • multitask without compromising efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple tasks from multiple sources., • work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions., • maintain regular attendance and be punctual., • understand, remember, and follow verbal and written instructions., • complete assigned tasks without direct supervision., • Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions., • Frequently moves outreach equipment weighing up to 20 pounds across worksites, into and out of vehicles, and in the community for various class and event needs., • Frequently communicates with community members, colleagues, community partners, and other stakeholders. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations., • Frequently operates a computer, smartphone, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment • This job operates in the field a majority of the time, traveling to community members locations within local neighborhoods, including door-to-door visits and meetings in public spaces such as local libraries, clubhouse/rec rooms, community centers, partners offices, and resource fairs. Administrative work is completed from the organizations Bakersfield office., • Regular exposure to the elements (cold, rain, wind, and sun) while door-knocking, tabling, or participating in other community events is expected. Equal Opportunity & Non-Harassment Visin y Compromiso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.