Community Ambassador - Long Island
About The Position
Project FoodBox is a Food as Medicine company that partners with health plans, community organizations, and local farms to deliver medically tailored groceries to individuals with chronic conditions and food-insecure communities. The company is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking to build the systems and processes to support national expansion. The Community Outreach Ambassador will be a part-time, bilingual role focused on community engagement in Suffolk County, New York. The ambassador will represent Project FoodBox at community events, educate residents about programs, identify potential Medicaid-eligible individuals, and collect lead information for the call center. This role involves direct face-to-face interaction and community connection.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking members and community partners
- Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle
- Comfort approaching and engaging community members you haven't met before
- Attention to detail and accuracy when collecting and submitting lead information
- Flexible availability for community events, including occasional evenings and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community outreach, customer service, healthcare, or social services
- Familiarity with Medicaid eligibility or health plan enrollment
Responsibilities
- Represent Project FoodBox at approximately 3–4 community events per week across Suffolk County
- Educate residents about our programs and available services, and identify individuals who may be Medicaid eligible
- Collect member information through the approved lead form and submit leads accurately and on time for call center follow-up
- Distribute approved outreach materials and build program awareness in the community
- Track event activity and leads generated
- Pass potential partnership opportunities to your Events Coordinator for follow-up
Benefits
- PTO accrued based on hours worked
- Paid sick leave
- Weekly food box for employees within delivery zones
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to plan terms and eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
