Bilingual Community Engagement Assistant (Spanish/English)

Cleveland-Metroparks; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a Community Engagement Assistant - Bilingual to support Zoo Education in engaging multilingual community members and translating messaging into Spanish. This role involves program preparation and assisting with educational activities both inside the zoo and in the local community.

The position is seasonal part-time, requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and includes a background check and a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and cultural competency.
• Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences in zoo programming.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license under Ohio law.
• Background screen including fingerprinting and drug screen is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate messaging to the Spanish-speaking community and prepare written communications in Spanish.
• Engage community members to inform them of programming opportunities offered.
• Provide interpretation from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Assist with zoo educational programs at the zoo and off-site in the local community.
• Support Education Specialists with program preparation and materials.
• Participate in special events or projects as assigned.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report hazards promptly.
• Keep supervisor informed of key issues.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Cultural competency

Bilingual Spanish-English

Job description

Cleveland Metroparks is seeking a Community Engagement Assistant - Bilingual to support Zoo Education in engaging multilingual community members and translating messaging into Spanish. This role involves program preparation and assisting with educational activities both inside the zoo and in the local community.

The position is seasonal part-time, requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays, and includes a background check and a valid Ohio driver’s license.