Community Ambassador

FPHNY Recruitment Team • New York, NY

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use is seeking Community Ambassadors to support overdose-prevention outreach through an 11-week pilot launching in July 2026. This initiative focuses on engaging residents in high-priority neighborhoods experiencing elevated overdose risk, including areas with clusters of fatal overdoses occurring within private residences. Reporting to Rapid Assessment and Response (RAR) leadership, Community Ambassadors will serve as trusted messengers by increasing awareness of naloxone and related public health campaigns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in community outreach, public health, harm reduction, peer education, or social services preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse community settings with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically varied populations.
• Comfort working in NYCHA developments, supportive housing environments, and other residential settings.
• Familiarity with overdose-prevention strategies and community-based health education practices preferred.
• Lived experience that informs a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to community engagement strongly valued.
• Oral fluency in Spanish preferred; bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Basic computer proficiency including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in field-based environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel to and work in Brooklyn, Bronx. Harlem

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive outreach at residential buildings, including engagement at entry points, community spaces, and community events.
• Build and maintain respectful, trust-based relationships with residents, housing staff, and community partners.
• Distribute naloxone and public health awareness materials.
• Document outreach activities, resident engagement, and materials distributed using RAR data collection tools.
• Participate in required trainings, supervision sessions, and quality assurance activities.
• Follow established safety protocols and collaborate closely with RAR staff during community outreach.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall goals and mission of the department/ organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED