Temp Bilingual Spanish Outreach Assistant

Dakota County•Apple Valley, MN

About The Position

Dakota County Parks is hiring temporary Bilingual Spanish Outreach Assistants to support its community engagement program. The role assists the Parks Outreach Coordinator with projects intended to increase engagement, awareness, and visitation of Dakota County Parks, particularly among communities underrepresented in regional park visitation. Work includes preparing and transporting program materials; providing in-person outreach; coordinating and supporting events and programs; and providing Spanish-language interpretation and written translation. Interpretation may be consecutive or simultaneous, with individuals and groups ranging from small gatherings to large events of up to 1,000 participants. The successful candidate must be fluent in Spanish and able to communicate and build relationships in culturally relevant ways while delivering high-quality programs, events, and visitor services. Work is temporary for four months, from December 2026 through March 2027, at 10–20 hours per week. Staff must be available at least one weekday evening and one Saturday or Sunday each week. Programs take place primarily at Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Whitetail Woods Regional Park, but may also occur at other Dakota County parks, greenways, or community locations. The position includes frequent local travel, event setup and materials handling, outdoor programming in varied weather, and both on-site and remote work.

Requirements

Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to conduct smooth, culturally relevant communication, translation, interpretation, relationship building, and high-quality program, event, and visitor service.
Either two years of work or volunteer experience in outreach, program and/or event support, education, or engagement focused on developing and maintaining relationships with diverse and underrepresented individuals, groups, and communities; or one year of undergraduate or community college coursework in Cultural Studies, Social Work, Social Science, Interpreting, Human Services, Ethnic Studies, Public Health, Communications, or a related field, plus one year of community outreach, engagement, or organizing experience focused on relationships in diverse and underrepresented communities.
Valid driver's license.
Availability to work at least one weekday evening and one Saturday or Sunday per week.
Ability to hike distances up to 5 miles.
Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and staff outreach events and outdoor activities.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; cultural awareness and humility; active listening; and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, organize work efficiently, and work independently.
Basic proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, kick-sledding, sledding, tubing, walking on frozen lakes, and bonfires; training will be provided.
Ability to collaborate, communicate, and meet position goals while working remotely and on-site during programs, events, and activities.
Interest or experience conducting outdoor activities and connecting people to nature.
Passion for promoting community and individual health and well-being.
Interest in parks, nature, and community building; passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and a strong racial equity lens.

Responsibilities

Build, support, and maintain positive relationships with the public, particularly communities underrepresented in regional park visitation, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color and low-income households.
Lead programs, events, and activities in English and Spanish.
Assist with planning, logistics, promotion, and implementation of park events and programs.
Prepare, stage, move, lift, and transport event and program materials and recreational equipment.
Drive Dakota County vehicles to transport materials and supplies; travel locally to parks, community events, and partner sites.
Implement tactics to increase awareness of Dakota County Parks, including event-based outreach and distribution of informational materials.
Provide administrative and programmatic support for park marketing, awareness, and promotional efforts.
Represent Dakota County Parks positively and professionally in the community.
Translate communications materials into Spanish, including fliers, maps, brochures, and Facebook posts, and review translations for accuracy.
Interpret for park staff during programs, events, and activities, including consecutive or simultaneous interpretation and presentations to large groups.
Track data accurately and punctually and provide feedback to inform future efforts.
Perform related work as required.