Community Ambassador Afghan

World Relief • Spokane, WA

13d • $19 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Ambassador (CA) role is designed to build capacity within World Relief, the refugee and immigrant communities we serve, and the broader Spokane community. This hybrid position strengthens integration, belonging, and empowerment for the Afghan community. The CA will work both in the office and in the community—conducting outreach, organizing culturally relevant events, and ensuring Afghan families have access to information, programs, and social services offered through World Relief and across Spokane. The CA serves as a trusted bridge between World Relief and the Afghan community by strengthening relationships, sharing resources, and building community connections. This is a part-time position for 16 hours with a mix of remote work, community events and home visits, and one in‑office day per week.

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs , Statement of Faith , Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Experience working in multicultural settings and across language barriers.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, internet navigation, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and English required.
• Valid driver's license
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Self-starter, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous community outreach or event planning experience preferred.
• Ability to move throughout the office and visit community locations.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift 10–15 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to use a computer, keyboard, and office equipment
• Frequent sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular outreach to individuals and families within the Afghan community, including follow-up on needs and referrals.
• Plan, design, and implement events and culturally relevant activities for the Afghan community.
• Collaborate with the CA team and other departments to ensure the Afghan community is aware of and connected to World Relief programs and services.
• Assist with applications and navigation of community resources (benefits, housing supports, education programs, etc.).
• Provide updates to the CA team on changing community resources that support the Afghan community.
• Promote World Relief and partner events.
• Participate in and help deliver group-based educational or community-building sessions (virtual or in-person).
• Support outreach efforts for Education Center workshops and classes to strengthen attendance from the Afghan community.
• Provide interpretation in Dari or Pashto for individuals accessing World Relief programs and services.
• Document and record outreach, events, outcomes, and follow-up steps.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and CA team check-ins.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program part-time employees (working 25+ hours per week).
• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed