Temporary Community Ambassador Coordinator

SCENIC HUDSON INC•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

3d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Scenic Hudson is seeking a Community Ambassador Coordinator to support a 14-month community planning initiative focused on improving Poughkeepsie’s Fall Kill Creek corridor. This effort centers on engaging residents in conversations about creekside parks, public access, neighborhood vitality, and climate resilience. The Community Ambassador Coordinator will serve as a trusted liaison between a team of four Community Ambassadors, residents, the City of Poughkeepsie, and the project design team to ensure that local voices meaningfully inform the future of the Fall Kill Creek and the neighborhoods through which it flows. This opportunity is designed for a seasoned community organizer who is passionate about the community of Poughkeepsie and eager to increase participation in planning efforts that shape public space, access to nature, environmental resilience, and neighborhood development.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in local issues such as environmental justice, climate resilience, parks and public spaces, neighborhood stabilization, and/or youth engagement.
Background in community organizing, canvassing, phonebanking, and facilitating group processes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect across diverse backgrounds
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred; additional language skills are a plus
Ability to use provided scripts and talking points while engaging in authentic, respectful conversations
Comfortable conducting in-person outreach and community engagement
Reliable and able to attend scheduled meetings, outreach events, and engagement activities
Availability for some evening and weekend outreach as needed

Responsibilities

Assist the Director in coordinating weekly campaigns, including canvassing schedules and campaign communication pitches.
Conduct surveys and gather input from community members
Expand neighborhood participation, particularly among residents historically underrepresented in planning processes
Collect and document community stories, concerns, priorities, and lived experiences related to the Fall Kill Creek
Participate as needed in weekly outreach activities, including door-to-door canvassing, tabling, phone banking, and small-group conversations
Debrief with Community Ambassadors after weekly campaigns.
Invite residents to community workshops, pop-up events, and public meetings to help ensure strong attendance and survey participation.
Represent community priorities and concerns to Scenic Hudson and MASS Design planning teams
Provide feedback on engagement strategies and communication materials to improve accessibility and inclusivity
Support community events and assist in evaluating engagement effectiveness
Contribute to building long-term community leadership and stewardship for the Fall Kill Creek corridor