Community Outreach Worker - Arabic speaking

Posting Date:


6/4/26

Department:


CDD - Administration

Job Code:


X273 (ID #1744)

Salary Plan/Grade:


Number of Hours Per Week:


up to 19.5 per week

Additional Work Hours Information:


Up to 19.5 hours per week; hours are flexible but must be able to attend weekly morning meetings Tuesday and Thursday in person.

Union Affiliation:


None

# of openings:


1

Type of Employment:


Regular

Civil Service Type:


None

ABOUT THE ROLE:

CDD has an immediate need for a part-time community outreach worker to engage with Arabic speaking community in Cambridge as part of its Community Engagement Team (View email address on click.appcast.io). Reporting to the Community Engagement Manager, a Community Outreach Worker is expected to be a highly visible presence in Cambridge neighborhoods, support departmental outreach efforts to reach a diverse community, and encourage community leadership.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become familiar with resources that CDD provides to Cambridge residents.
• Reach out to Arabic-speaking communities in Cambridge and engage them in CDD programs, services, and planning processes.
• Encourage Arabic-speaking community members to participate in CDD public events and city planning work. This work may include distributing flyers around the community, posting to social media, attending events, hosting focus groups, visiting local businesses or places of worship, implementing surveys and other engagement opportunities.
• Participate in discussions and educate the staff of CDD about outreach strategies for building relationships with Cambridge communities, including Arabic speaking communities
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions and complete all assignments.
• Document all outreach activities and participate as needed in the evaluation of the program.
• Support in removing access barriers to CDD resources, programs and planning processes.
• Attend events and work with community members in person and virtual as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must speak Arabic
• English language skills adequate for day-to-day communication needs
• Cambridge resident strongly preferred
• Sincere desire to work with underserved and underrepresented Cambridge communities
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, CDD programs, services, and processes
• High motivation and good time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• The City of Cambridge's workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Please upload the following documents to complete your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

ABOUT THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The City of Cambridge is a diverse and vibrant community that 120,000 residents of different ethnic, racial, religious, U.S. nationals and other backgrounds call home. We take pride in our City's diversity and strive to create a workplace that is reflective of the community we serve -- one in which all employees can thrive. The City is also deeply committed to creating an environment in which all our employees are treated equitably and feel included. In joining our team, you would work in a workplace environment that advances and values antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI), and that is committed to embedding ADEI best practices and tenets in all aspects of our work. City of Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply to job openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The City of Cambridge is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ Community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is committed to advancing a workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request by contacting Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.