[Hiring] Parent Ambassador @United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc

Role Description

A Parent Ambassador is a parent or caregiver who enjoys educating other parents about the opportunities and supports that are available for their young child. The goal for the Parent Ambassador program is to ensure that more families in New Haven have the information they need to support their child’s healthy development and education prior to starting kindergarten. This role would be great for someone who likes to have conversations with new people, enjoys researching and sharing about opportunities in their community, and is comfortable using technology to capture information.

Responsibilities

• Parent Outreach and Engagement
  • Build relationships with other parents in New Haven through conversations in the community (ie. canvassing, at events, at the park, at the grocery store, etc.)
  • Help to organize community meetings and other engagement events and opportunities for families
  • Connect to groups that support families with specific needs (ie. English language learners, families of children with special needs, etc.)
  • Connect other parents to early learning opportunities, programs and resources
  • Collaborate with local parent organizations (ie. Parent Leadership Councils, Parent Consortiums, etc.)
  • Attend and participate in monthly New Haven Early Childhood Collaborative (NHECC) / New Haven LGP
  • Act as the liaison between the parents and caregivers and NHECC
  • Communicate regularly with regional OEC Parent Cabinet member
• Administrative Duties
  • Participate in relevant training opportunities
  • Complete monthly reports to track activity and outcomes
  • Help with social media posts
  • Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• New Haven resident
• Parent or caregiver to a child under 9 years old
• Interest in learning about early childhood resources and sharing what you learn with other parents
• Passionate, energetic parents/caregivers who will bring their love of children, families, and community to the table
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations; establish and maintain positive working relationship with colleagues and community partners

Requirements

• Have lived experiences that reflect the diversity of the New Haven community
• Have parent leadership training such as PEP, PLTI, PLA, Parent SEE
• Bilingual in English and any of New Haven’s other primary languages

Benefits

• Salary Range: $25.00/Hour, up to 10 hours per month maximum
• Part-time stipend position
• Even if you meet just some of these criteria, please consider applying anyway! Training and information about the resources available will be provided.