New Haven Parent Ambassador

United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc•New Haven, CT

About The Position

A Parent Ambassador is a parent or caregiver who enjoys educating other parents about opportunities and supports available for young children. The program aims to ensure that more New Haven families have the information they need to support their child’s healthy development and education before kindergarten. The role suits someone who enjoys talking with new people, researching and sharing community opportunities, and using technology to capture information. Training and information about available resources will be provided.

Requirements

Be a New Haven resident.
Be a parent or caregiver to a child under 9 years old.
Have an interest in learning about early childhood resources and sharing what you learn with other parents.
Be passionate and energetic, with a love of children, families, and community.
Be able to work collaboratively with diverse populations and establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Lived experiences that reflect the diversity of the New Haven community.
Parent leadership training such as PEP, PLTI, PLA, or Parent SEE.
Bilingual in English and any of New Haven’s other primary languages.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with other parents in New Haven through conversations in the community, including canvassing, events, parks, and grocery stores.
Help organize community meetings and other family engagement events and opportunities.
Connect with groups that support families with specific needs, including English language learners and families of children with special needs.
Connect parents with early learning opportunities, programs, and resources.
Collaborate with local parent organizations, such as Parent Leadership Councils and Parent Consortiums.
Attend and participate in monthly New Haven Early Childhood Collaborative (NHECC) / New Haven LGP meetings.
Act as a liaison between parents and caregivers and NHECC.
Communicate regularly with the regional OEC Parent Cabinet member.
Participate in relevant training opportunities.
Complete monthly reports tracking activity and outcomes.
Help with social media posts.
Perform other tasks as assigned.