Community Ambassador - 2025840

World Relief•Carol Stream, IL

8d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to engaging with the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded after World War II to address humanitarian needs in war-torn Europe, World Relief has spent 80 years partnering with local churches and communities in 100 countries to foster thriving families and flourishing communities. Current programming includes humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. The Community Ambassador role is a purpose-driven career opportunity for individuals passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of the suffering and standing up for the rights of the vulnerable. This position is ideal for someone seeking to grow their talents while contributing to a meaningful cause.

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
Valid drivers license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards
Member of an immigrant community
Fluency in Spanish or Ukrainian required.
MS Office skills required
Regular access to a vehicle, and ability/willingness to drive 15-passenger van required
Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings or weekends as needed
Must have the ability to respond with compassion, grace, and patience

Nice To Haves

Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Direct-service experience with immigrant populations preferred
Cross-cultural experience and/or personal refugee/immigrant experience
Strong English communication skills.
Strong mediation and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records
Comfortable working in a team environment

Responsibilities

Conduct regular outreach to community members, identify community needs, provide follow-up support, and make referrals to appropriate services and resources.
Assist newcomers in accessing and navigating internal and external community resources.
Gather, share, and communicate feedback from immigrant communities to help identify trends, needs, and service gaps, serving as a bridge between World Relief and the communities served.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners and regularly share information about new or updated resources with the Community Ambassador team.
Engage and build relationships with both their own ethnic community and other immigrant communities to increase awareness of services and resources.
Plan, adapt, and participate in educational groups, workshops, and community-building activities, both in person and virtually.
Collaborate on outreach efforts for workshops, events, classes, and other activities to promote participation and engagement.
Create and share informational materials in target languages about available services, resources, policy updates, and life in the United States.
Collaborate closely with fellow Community Ambassadors and other World Relief programs to support outreach, community engagement, and service delivery efforts.
Document plans, activities, outcomes, referrals, and follow-up actions in a timely and accurate manner.
Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, trainings, community activities, and organizational events.
Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records.
Support community resource development and help expand networks that connect community members to needed services.
Other duties as assigned