Bilingual Crime Prevention & Community Organizer

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.
• Complete inspections for the Community Code Compliance MOU program.
• 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:

• 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