EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROMOTOR COMUNITARIO

Title: Promotor Comunitario
Starting Wage: $20 per hour
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Location: Remote and different worksites in Fresno County
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Status: Regular, Part Time (400 hours per year)
Effective Date: March 2024 ending on or before June 30, 2025

ABOUT VISIÓN Y COMPROMISO
Established in 2000, Vision y Compromiso is a nationally respected organization committed to community well-being by
supporting promotores and community health workers. The organization provides comprehensive culturally- and linguistically
– relevant training, workforce development, leadership opportunities, advocacy, and support to thousands of promotores and
community health workers. Highly trained community experts and trusted members of their communities, promotores are
characterized by servicio de corazon (service from the heart). Our vision: Hacia una vida digna y sana (towards a healthy
and dignified life) reflects our goal of building promotores’ capacity to educate, empower and advocate for community change
to improve their communities so that all families may know a better way of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Promotor Comunitario will conduct outreach and educational
groups in Fresno County utilizing the Family Friends and Neighbors curriculum. The Promotor Comunitario is responsible for
completing the required programmatic reporting in a timely manner.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications will be open March 21, 2024, until the position has been filled. Please submit resumes and questions to
Berenice Solis at (bsolis@visionycompromiso.org).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and secures potential sites and groups to conduct outreach and project activities in Fresno County.
• Facilitates listening sessions with local Promotores and FFNs in Fresno County to share information and to inform the

Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties
assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

There is no minimum educational requirement.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with monolingual and/or bilingual Latino communities
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience conducting outreach and providing community health education.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize a reliable alternative method of transportation when needed to
carry out job-related essential functions. Valid automobile liability insurance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, groups, and the public. Due to the
population served, the ability to do so in Spanish and/or English is required. Proficiency in leading and facilitating engaging
discussions and educational presentations for both small and large groups.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient computer skills for the purpose of data entry during enrollment events, sending and receiving email, calendar
scheduling, and virtual meeting attendance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel locally within the assigned region as required.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting successful outreach in diverse settings.
• Experience facilitating support groups and leading empathetic discussions.
• Experience in providing educational activities to adults.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Availability to work the required hours as required.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including shifts on weekends and evenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

The employee will sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers up to 15% of the time. The employee will be traveling/driving up
to 15% of the time. The employee will stand 40% and walk up to 30% of the time. The employee is routinely required to
carry and/or lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Work environment varies with the locations at which educational activities are conducted. Brief exposure to the elements
(cold, rain, wind, sun) in the course of traveling to and from locations and entering and exiting facilities is possible.

The noise level in these various work environments is typically moderate.