Episcopal Farmworker Ministry (EFWM) is seeking a temporary full-time COVID-19 Response Program Coordinator to lead our pandemic-related community education and direct services program for the next six months (February to July 2020). Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the COVID-19 Response Program Coordinator will work with established community leaders to share accurate information about COVID-19 and vaccinations. The ideal candidate will be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, culturally responsive to the needs of the community, an experienced public speaker, a creative and proactive problem solver, and a person with proven experience developing leadership in others.
About Episcopal Farmworker Ministry:
Episcopal Farmworker Ministry responds to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families, and actively supports opportunities for them to become self-directive. We seek to minister to farmworkers in three principal ways: through direct services; through development and support of programs that work towards the empowerment of farmworkers; and by encouraging leadership development, advocacy, and education aimed toward a systemic change in agricultural policy at local and state levels.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Community Education: Develop printed and electronic materials to inform the community about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Leadership Development: Train, supervise, and mentor community leaders.
- Coalitions/Partnerships: Represent EFWM at coalition and partner meetings.
- Outreach: Conduct outreach in a safe and respectful way, abiding social distancing and protection protocols.
Qualifications:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups.
- Experience in community outreach, particularly working with Latinx immigrants and people with different levels of formal education.
- Experience with supervision and leadership development. Adult education and/or popular education experience is a plus.
- Computer savvy, ability to learn quickly. Advanced computer skills - internet, email, G Suite, Microsoft Office, and web-design platforms.
- Flexibility in scheduling and availability
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Social Services, Sociology, or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- Must have at least two-year experience working with the immigrant community.
More information:
- Status: Full-time temporary position (6 months)
- Location: Dunn, North Carolina
- Work hours: 40 hours weekly
- Access to company vehicle. Cell phone stipend.
- Salary: $20,000 for the six-month period
