Temporary Community Ambassador Coordinator

Scenic Hudson, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Branded materials and supplies forEng.

Branded uniform

Canvassing training

Training for Trainer

Mentorship and logistical support

Job summary

Scenic Hudson, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a part-time Temporary Community Ambassador Coordinator to support a 14-month community planning initiative focused on Fall Kill Creek corridor.

You will engage residents in conversations about creekside parks, public access, neighborhood vitality, and climate resilience. The role will serve as a liaison between four Community Ambassadors, residents, the City of Poughkeepsie, and the project design team to ensure local voices inform future

Qualifications

• Interest in local issues like environmental justice, climate resilience, parks and public spaces.
• Experience in canvassing, phone banking, and facilitating group processes.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

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, especially among residents historically underrepresented in planning processes.
• Collect and document community stories, concerns, priorities, and lived experiences related to the Fall Kill Creek.
• Participate 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 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.

Skills

Community organizing

Canvassing

Phone banking

Facilitating group processes

Tools

Outreach scripts

Public speaking

Job description

Job Details

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Position Title: Temporary Community Ambassador Coordinator

Reporting to: Director of Urban Conservation

Mission of 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. The role 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 surrounding neighborhoods.

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, especially 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation and Duration

Competitive salary of $22.00 per hour.

Duration: Part‑time (approximately 10‑15 hours/month) from June 2026 to May 2027 (11 months).

Training & Support

• Canvassing training
• Training for Trainer
• Ongoing mentorship and logistical support from Scenic Hudson and partners
• Branded materials and supplies for engagement activities
• Branded uniform

Contact

Please submit resume and cover letter with your application. Further information can be found on our website: www.scenichudson.org. No phone calls please.

Scenic Hudson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. Decisions related to all terms and conditions of employment are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.