Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (Spanish) - Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)

Washington, DC

Full Time

Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)

Mid Level

POSITION: Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (Spanish)
OFFICE:        Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA)
OPEN:            March 31, 2025
CLOSE:         April 18, 2025
GRADE:        Career Service, Grade 11 Step 1 (CS-11)
SALARY:      $65,285

Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.

background

This position is located in the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) under the jurisdiction of the Executive Office of the Mayor. The mission of MOLA is to ensure that the Latino community has full access to quality health, education, employment, and social services in the District. The overall goal is to improve on the quality of life for Latino residents of our nation's capital by working with DC Government agencies and community-based organizations to fulfill the Mandate of MOLA, including the "Language Access Act of 2004". For more information about MOLA, please click here: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/mola

The incumbent is responsible for managing the creation and implementation of a strategic approach for the Mayor and the District of Columbia to engage, empower, and improve the quality of life for Latino constituents while integrating the interests of all key stakeholders. This includes implementation of policy and programs which provide resources to ensure that full range health, education, employment and social services are made available to the Latino residents of the District of Columbia.

Major duties

Conducts community outreach studies, analyze and make recommendations to improve the program's effectiveness. Coordinates the implementation of projects assigned by the Director related to the following issue areas: Health, Housing, Economic Development, Education, and Employment, Food Insecurity, Arts and Creative Economy, and Public Safety.
Provides critical analyses and evaluation of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of improved program operation. Reviews and analyzes planning and operational activities of program areas administered by MOLA.
Participates in the formulation and facilitation of outreach strategies to the public to improve the effectiveness of MOLA program activities. Provides program and technical assistance to the general public on matters related to the activities.
Serves as advisor to the various committees for planning and scheduling; and acts as a liaison between government agencies and/or the community.
Advocates for Latino constituency in issues related to employment, education, housing, health and economic development. Provides referrals to D.C. agencies and community-based organizations when necessary. Advocates on behalf of the Latino community within the government structure by addressing a wide range of staffing, funding, and policy issues that affect both the availability and quality of services to the Latino community.
Represents the agency by attending a wide range of community activities as assigned,
including, but not limited to community conferences and planning meetings, Advisory
Neighborhood Council meetings, neighborhood organization meetings, etc.
Coordinates and participates in a number of community outreach activities to include, but not limited to, meetings, workshops, activities, etc. Coordinates schedule for community education outreach activities.
Plans and executes community education programs. Trains and coordinates volunteers. Provides staff support, technical advice, project direction and assistance to the community and community-based organizations.
Compiles information for the supervisor in preparation for meetings and conferences.
Attends Intra-District and community meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish and English.
Knowledge of the Office of Latino Affairs' mission, goals, objectives, governing laws, and established policies.
Familiarity with community-based agencies and organizations serving the Latino community.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of community outreach operations.
Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects independently or in a team-oriented environment
Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse political and cultural entities.
Skill and ability to operate automated systems, to include work-processing equipment or other
software packages that accompany the computer equipment.
Experience in working with people representing a wide range of linguistic, ethnic and racial groups in community-based or neighborhood organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should have 3-5 years of community outreach, stakeholder engagement, or publicity, preferably in a government or nonprofit setting.

Work environment

The work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Time in the field is frequently required for related events.

SPECIAL NOTE - SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position is deemed security sensitive. The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

If you are interested in this role, please upload your resume and answer the questionnaire. Only the candidates deemed most suited for the position based on resume will receive a call to schedule further discussion

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