Arabic-speaking Community Advocate for Immigrant Support

Wr; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief Chicagoland seeks an Arabic-speaking Community Ambassador to promote immigrant integration and empowerment in Chicagoland. This 20-hour-per-week, part-time role engages with communities, gathers feedback, informs on resources, and builds relationships through meetings and events.

The position works from the Chicago office and aligns with our mission to serve vulnerable populations. The role requires fluent Arabic and English, mature Christian faith, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Mature and personal Christian faith.
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Regular outreach to community members, including receiving follow-up on community needs and making referrals.
• Assist newcomers in navigating and accessing community resources.
• Engage in activities to receive, collect, and share feedback obtained from the immigrant community to enhance understanding of community specific needs and inform service provision.
• Regularly update the Ambassador team on new or changed community resources.
• Tailor and participate in group-based educational activities or community network-building activities (virtual and in-person).
• Collaborate on outreach efforts for educational workshops, hosted events, and classes to ensure strong attendance and participation.
• Create resources in target languages about available services and life in the United States.
• Promote World Relief at community events (both immigrant and broader community).
• Collaborate with fellow Community Ambassadors and other World Relief programs.
• Document and record plans, activities, outcomes, and follow-up steps.
• Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events.
• Maintain timely and accurate client files, case notes, and reporting records.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

World Relief Chicagoland seeks an Arabic-speaking Community Ambassador to promote immigrant integration and empowerment in Chicagoland. This 20-hour-per-week, part-time role engages with communities, gathers feedback, informs on resources, and builds relationships through meetings and events.

The position works from the Chicago office and aligns with our mission to serve vulnerable populations. The role requires fluent Arabic and English, mature Christian faith, and strong organizational skills.