Community Ambassador

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has a passion for community and is willing to engage with community members and other organizations. This position would best be suited for someone who is:

• Displays the ability to effectively engage community members
• Ability to articulate theories and practices that resonant with the funding partner; i.e. Equity, 2 Gen, etc.
• Comfortability presenting at monthly partnership meeting
• Works collaboratively with teams
• Ability to participate in training opportunities and provide feedback/summary of said training
• Ability to do community canvassing in their own communities and other North Shore communities
• Possesses multicultural competence and displays sensitivity
• Has a flexible schedule (weekends and some evenings required).

Position Description:

• Attend community outreach events to share resources for children and families.
• Support in co-designing activities and workshops to support the needs of the community.
• Attend and engage in community and city agency meetings as representatives of SICP and to be the voices of positive change for the multi-generational families in the community.
• Maintain a good rapport and relationship with community members and stakeholders.
• Possess the ability to multitask and speak publicly about the efforts of the partnership.
• Provide referrals to community members to programs and opportunities.
• Assist in identifying emerging community issues to help guide the communities response.
• Be able to lift 50-75 lbs.
• Assist in the overseeing of community ambassadors.

Other:

• Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling’s and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
• Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling’s BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
• Adherence to The Foundling’s employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
• [If applicable:] Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports. Regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports.
• All other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A strong, active member of the North Shore community
• Has a flexible schedule (weekends and some evenings required).

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Education Required?YesDegreeHS Graduate or Equivalent

• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.

Salary Range:

19.48/hour