Community Ambassador- 2025846

World Relief•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

World Relief Chicagoland is seeking an Arabic-speaking Community Ambassador to join our Chicago Community Ambassador team to promote the integration and empowerment of newcomers in Chicagoland. This position will seek to obtain feedback from immigrant communities to better understand community trends and needs, share information on policy updates and their implications, inform about resources available and how to access them, and enhance relationships through meetings, workshops, and networking. This team member will work from our Chicago office. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until 06/30/2027, and contingent upon funding extension. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week. Flexible, working hours 9-5, M-F, evening and weekend as needed based on community schedule.

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
Personal refugee/immigrant experience.
Fluent in Arabic and English.
Microsoft Office skills required.
Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and ability to work independently.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong mediation and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate records.
Comfortable working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license, access to reliable vehicle and ability to pass MVR standards.
Willingness to drive World Relief vans preferred.
Direct-service experience with immigrant populations preferred.

Responsibilities

Regular outreach to community members, including receiving follow-up on community needs and making referrals.
Assist newcomers in navigating and accessing community resources.
Engage in activities to receive, collect, and share feedback obtained from the immigrant community to enhance understanding of community specific needs and inform service provision (be a bridge between World Relief and immigrant community).
Regularly update the Ambassador team on new or changed community resources.
Tailor and participate in group-based educational activities or community network-building activities (virtual and in-person).
Collaborate on outreach efforts for educational workshops, hosted events, and classes to ensure strong attendance and participation.
Create resources in target languages about available services and life in the United States.
Promote World Relief at community events (both immigrant and broader community).
Collaborate with fellow Community Ambassadors and other World Relief programs.
Document and record plans, activities, outcomes, and follow-up steps.
Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events.
Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records.
Other duties as assigned