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Community Development Internship

 

Community Connector

Allies in Caring & Hammonton Health Coalition

Project:  Creating a Culture of Inclusion

This role offers an opportunity to work with a team of change makers to generate a voice for members of the community who are traditionally excluded and help them gain access to services and opportunities that can improve their health and well-being.

 

Responsibilities

With support from a senior mentor the responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interview individuals in the community, associations/support groups located in Hammonton and gather their story while also identifying their assets, talents or skills.

• Using community meetings, information surveys and conversation with residents, learn about and report on barriers to participation.

• Act as a liaison, helping members of the community access new opportunities and resources, share information with them about resources and opportunities, help connect resources needs.

• Work with teams to develop and implement initiatives

Requirements:

• Must be fluent in Spanish or have a history of being immerse in the Latino/ Hispanic community for at least 2 years, 

• Must have ASL skills and experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals

• Must have knowledge of social media

• Must be an excellent communicator

• Must have a track record of having a good relationship with others and handling difficulties or conflicts in appropriate ways.

• Good problem-solving skills and able to think on the spot

• Able to visit organizations, schools, community centers, etc. in Hammonton 

• Ability to work under tight time constraints

Benefits:

•  Flexible Schedule

• Training in social technologies for creating change, etc.

• Obtaining experience as a community connector

If you are interested in doing an internship with us, please fill our this form, and send it to Copelia Ramos at cramos@alliesincaring.org 

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