Immigrant Community Development & Partnerships Lead

Gabriel Group; Dodgeville (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCAP seeks a Community Development Specialist to lead regional efforts welcoming and empowering immigrant communities across southwest Wisconsin. You will build partnerships, identify leaders, and connect residents with advocacy, legal, and service resources to foster thriving communities.

The role requires passion for culturally responsive services, ability to work evenings/weekends, and experience in diverse, multilingual settings. Salary reflects full-time exempt status in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Experience living or working in rural, multicultural environments.
• Understanding of or strong interest in learning about Latino cultures.
• Strong empathy and human-centered understanding of migration and immigrant experiences.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and prioritize the safety and trust of community members.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and projects across a broad geographic area.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively with diverse audiences in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to facilitate workshops, lead group discussions, and speak confidently in public settings.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with local immigrant communities and community leaders.
• Identify, support, and cultivate current and emerging community leaders.
• Serve as a liaison between immigrant communities and advocacy, legal, and service organizations.
• Develop partnerships with local governments, economic development agencies, and community service providers.
• Identify community needs and opportunities for immigrant-focused community and economic development initiatives.
• Provide translation and cultural support to organizations serving immigrant communities.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support for immigrant-led projects and initiatives.
• Develop and share Spanish-language business development resources for immigrant entrepreneurs.
• Connect aspiring business owners with organizations and resources that support small business development.
• Collaborate with cooperative development organizations to provide bilingual cooperative education and support the development of new and existing cooperatives.
• Stay informed about immigration policies relevant to Wisconsin residents.
• Convene and expand rotating legal clinics in key communities and connect residents with qualified legal resources.
• Provide navigation support to local immigrants when appropriate and realistic.
• Help develop local support systems for needs such as ITINs and work permits.
• Listen actively to community concerns and identify local immigration needs and challenges.
• Track and report on events, partnerships, projects, and outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Public speaking

Project management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Multicultural experience

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Evenings/weekends

Job description

SWCAP seeks a Community Development Specialist to lead regional efforts welcoming and empowering immigrant communities across southwest Wisconsin. You will build partnerships, identify leaders, and connect residents with advocacy, legal, and service resources to foster thriving communities.

The role requires passion for culturally responsive services, ability to work evenings/weekends, and experience in diverse, multilingual settings. Salary reflects full-time exempt status in Wisconsin.