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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ELDER ADVOCATE
URBAN EMBASSY – MINNEAPOLIS
Open: April 25, 2018
Closing: May 25, 2018 @ 3:00 p.m.
Position Summary:
Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating programs for Red Lake Nation Elder members in the Minneapolis area. Reports to Director, part-time position (24 hours per week), no benefits, salary; DOQ.
Essential Functions:
• Create literature and foundation for Red Lake Nation Elders in the Minneapolis and Duluth communities to foster growth and inner securities
• Develop community outreach strategies that meet agency and client needs
• Commitment to deliver exceptional services to seniors
• Foster a collaborative and creative environment
• Execute innovative outreach solutions
• Raise awareness about direct service programs
• Deepen engagement through education and outreach to traditional and new community partners
• Coordinate a social media presence
• Research and write grants to expand current program and diversify funding sources
• Coordinate and assist Urban Embassies MPLS/Duluth with event planning and execution
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, preferably the elderly, and other area governmental agencies
• Multitask, prioritize, and follow through on multiple projects to effectively
• Meet goals and deadlines
• Able to travel in the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth area(s)
• Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
• Five (5) years of previous experience working with the Elder community
• Knowledge of federal and state funded programs preferred
• Previous work with seniors is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Must have valid Minnesota driver's license and proof of insurance
• Must never been convicted of a felony
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Test and Background Check
TO APPLY: Applications and copies of certificates/diplomas are accepted at the Government Center – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 FAX (218)-679-4176 – access application @ http://www.redlakenation.org.
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