Community Ambassador

Salary: between £12 and £16 per hour and £10 per day subsistenceLocation:This role is based on-the-ground with likelihood of Fri-Sun and evening working – whatever best suits the community engagement plan.How to applyhttps://www.mmc-uk.co.uk/about/vacancies/?preview=true● Two referees will be required (one from a professional contact and one from a personal contact)About the roleAre you passionate about supporting your community? Community-spirited? Do you like helping people improve their lives? Are you an effective communicator? Do you enjoy meeting people, discussing issues and listening to their concerns?We are looking for community ambassadors from the following communities; South Asian, Black African and Caribbean, Polish, Eastern European and Latino, to help us in our mission to reduce inequalities across multicultural communities in the UK.You’ll work on a range of campaigns, from Adoption, Diabetes Prevention, Help Us Help You Cancer Barriers, Mental Health, Violence Against Women (Enough) amongst othersRoleThis is a fixed short-term, paid role working in key cities and towns across the country, from Bristol to Bradford – areas with large multicultural communities. You’ll have the option to work in your city or town, or travel to other areas where we need to engage the communities there.The role will involve:Distributing materials (e.g. leaflets and posters) in community spacesDistributing digital assets via your networks and digital channels (e.g. social media, websites, e-newsletters and WhatsApp groups)Conversing with community members on the groundIdentifying alternative methods by which to raise campaign awarenessWorking in a local team with a team lead providing supportRequirements1.1. Experience working with at least one or more of our target communities – South Asians, Black Africans and Caribbeans, Polish, Eastern Europeans and Latino1.2. Ability to use networks, and a range of digital channels, as routes into target communities1.3. Multilingual to ensure communication with the target communities1.4. Good communication and team working skills1.5. Project management and customer service skills1.6. Literacy, numeracy and photography skills1.7. Age 18+1.9 DBS registered1.10 Driving license desirableReporting1.1 Participating in check-in sessions to ascertain what has been delivered, engagement levels and feedback from the community1.2 Participating in a final de-brief to ensure all activity is captured1.3 Carrying out surveysWe are here to support you2.1 A virtual briefing will be held to provide further information, including an opportunity to ask questions.2.2 Subsequently, a briefing document will be shared (including a Q&A)2.3 Regular contact with a designated account manager2.4 A team lead to support on each campaign activation