Job Description

Title: Promotor/a/Outreach Specialist (Bilingual in Vietnamese Required), Mobility Wallet Program

Direct Supervisor: Director of Policy and Organizing

Classification: Part-Time, Temporary (through October 2025), Non-Exempt

Salary: $30/Hour

Amigos de Guadalupe’s Mission Statement

Inspired by the power of our vibrant, determined community, our vision at Amigos de Guadalupe (“Amigos”) is to bring about transformational change in East San José.  At Amigos, we ensure that the basic needs of our community are met, deliver high-quality programs, and mobilize and organize for justice.  We do this by providing housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change.

Position Summary

Promotor/as are responsible for conducting outreach and educational activities to build relationships with the East San Jose community and promote awareness of relevant topics and resources, increase access to services, and opportunities for community organizing and advocacy. Promotor/as are skilled and respected community members who work within their community to bring resources, advocacy and needed services to increase the quality of life for families. Promotor/as strengthen the ability of immigrant communities in East San Jose to identify issues of concern, confront barriers, propose locally defined solutions, inform policies, change organizational practices, and improve individual and community health outcomes. 

The Mobility Wallet Program is a basic mobility pilot providing monthly fare subsidies to vulnerable and very low-income residents and their families in East San Jose. The program is an initiative aimed at ensuring equitable access to transportation, providing residents with transportation options to access jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services. 

The Vietnamese Bilingual Promotor/a for the Mobility Wallet Program will work to conduct outreach to the Vietnamese community in East San Jose to spread awareness of the Mobility Wallet Program, recruit eligible participants, and assist participants with the application process.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide community education and outreach related to the Mobility Wallet Program to individuals and families within designated areas of East San Jose
• Actively participate in training provided by Mobility Wallet Program Coordinator 
• Plan and organize pop-up community events and other public events for local neighborhoods
• Make program referrals to the Mobility Wallet Program, and follow up with individuals to ensure they completed the application process
• Develop relationships with local health care, social service providers, and other local non-profit organizations to facilitate information sharing and service provision
• Attend conferences, workshops, and trainings as directed and/or required
• Assist in completing other program goals and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Cultural and linguistic fluency in Vietnamese required 
• Experience working with underserved communities and familiarity with community resources
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply

Please email your resume to ytorres@amigosdeguadalupe.org

Equal Opportunity Employer Notice

Amigos de Guadalupe is an equal opportunity employer.  Our agency encourages and promotes a learning environment.  We encourage anyone to apply regardless of prior experience, as we look for a growth mindset, positivity, and an eagerness to learn.

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