Nashville International Center for Empowerment
COVID-19 Trusted Messenger
Nashville International Center for Empowerment
Job Summary
Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. The COVID-19 Trusted Messenger will report to the Adult Education Program Manager and will work closely with the adult education and the health program staff. This is a part-time, 10 hour a week position. This person can create a flexible schedule, work with familiar communities and promote safe and healthy choices regarding COVID-19.
Job Responsibilities
- Promote awareness and deliver education about the Covid-19 vaccine
- Distribute flyers and answer questions at local centers including: religious centers, schools, stores, fairs, festivals,
- Prepare and lead events with adult education students promoting vaccine education
- Complete reporting sheets after each outreach event to collect data and improve delivery
- Work with Lead Health Case Manager to record video testimonials
- Attend local vaccination events and assist clients in overcoming barriers to vaccine access (transportation, phone call reminders)
- Maintain regular communication with adult education and health program staff.
Qualifications
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Ability to work with a diverse team.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, manage, control and execute tasks on timely matters
- Ability to present strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Have high levels of motivation, self-reliance, and independence
- Ability to troubleshoot/problem solve
Requirements:
- Excellent oral English proficiency
- Demonstrated knowledge of international communities in Nashville
- Familiarity with Microsoft excel, information databases, internet and email
- Commitment to live and work in Nashville, Tennessee
- Reliable transportation
- Fluency in Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Kurdish, Spanish, Karen, Kinyarwanda, or Nepali or language used by a refugee community in Nashville
Experience:
- Experience in educational or health related job is preferred but not required
Additional Information
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How to Apply
Send resume to ally@empowernashville.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No calls. Applications without requested information will not be considered.
Details
- Date Posted: September 13, 2021
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Educator
- Service Area: Community Development
- Salary Range: 16-18/hr