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Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

Community Education Coordinator

Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition

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Job Summary

TIRRC is hiring a Community Education Coordinator, a full-time non-exempt position based in Nashville. This position is temporary through the end of 2022, with the possibility to renew.Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, marital status,or parental status. Immigrants, refugees, and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Community Education & Outreach on COVID-19 and vaccines:

  • Work with organizational partners statewide to coordinate community-based vaccine clinics;
  • Host educational spaces and phone banking efforts to share information about COVID-19 testing, vaccines, resources, and other support systems in the community;
  • Working with key leaders in the communities disseminate information to families about the resources available about COVID-19;
  • Work with ethnic language media to educate and disseminate information through interviews, sharing content, and other best practices.

Materials:

  • Create materials, direct mailers and educational tools about COVID-19 and vaccines for community education as needed;
  • Assist in translating resources and materials in Spanish and coordinating translations into other languages;
  • Work with the Policy and Organizing teams to develop content for media and social media.

Other Duties:

  • Perform data entry and write regular reports to track data and progress towards goals;
  • Attend weekly check-ins with supervisor and other organizational meetings;
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications

  • Belief in TIRRC’s mission and experience with social justice;
  • Fluency in English and Spanish required;
  • Strong interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and facilitation skills;
  • Ability to use online resources to supplement face-to-face contact like Zoom, Google Hangout, Facebook, etc.;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Experience working with diverse communities;
  • Basic computer and internet skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) required;
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends;
  • Access to reliable transportation.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Starting Salary: $40,000
  • Health Insurance with 100% of employee premium covered, plus a Health Reimbursement Account with $1,000 contributed by TIRRC each year
  • Paid Leave including up to 15 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, and 3 weeks paid sick leave in your first year, plus paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and life management sessions

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@tnimmigrant.org. Applications will be reviewed immediately. Position open until filled.

Details

  • Date Posted: October 21, 2021
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Educator
  • Service Area: Community Development
  • Salary Range: $40,000