FEC Community Outreach Worker - Chinese/Mandarin Bilingual Required

Description

Community Outreach Worker of Family Enrichment Center 

The Center for Family Life (CFL) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn (https://centerforfamilylife.org), is a nationally recognized social service program. CFL's mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services. 

The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is a new program being developed by CFL in 2024, and we are currently recruiting a short-term full-time Community Outreach Worker to join our team. The FEC is a warm and welcoming community gathering space located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. It serves as a place where any member of the community can seek support, information, and services. Designed with a home-like atmosphere that mirrors the surrounding community, the FEC provides direct services, activities, and resources aimed at promoting family well-being and empowerment. Through collaboration with FEC staff, families will play a pivotal role in driving the planning, development, and sustainable co-ownership of the center. Families participating in FEC programs will be encouraged to contribute their expertise through co-designing and volunteering opportunities, fostering meaningful engagement with neighbors and peers. The FEC's objective is to enhance families' protective factors while fostering community connections, capacity, and resilience by working with families and local leaders to identify community strengths and develop programs (called "offerings"). 

More information about the FEC model can be found at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/acs/about/fec.page

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Community Outreach Worker 

Reports to: Community Liaison
Location: Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Employment Type: Full-Time (Temporary: December 22, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Hourly Rate: $20–$24 per hour

Exemption: Non-Exempt

Position Overview 

The Community Outreach Worker will support the RISE UP Family Enrichment Center by conducting outreach and engagement efforts in Sunset Park, helping connect residents to local programs, events, and services. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about community building, relationship development, and supporting families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct outreach in the Sunset Park community through tabling, canvassing, phone calls, social media, and community events. 
• Share information about local programs, resources, and services — such as Tax program, family support, ESL classes, youth programs, and health or wellness activities. 
• Encourage participation in workshops, community meetings, and events by helping residents register or follow up. 
• Collect community feedback and help identify emerging needs or ideas for future programs. 
• Support event logistics, including setup, translation, and participant communication. 
• Work collaboratively with other outreach workers, program staff, and community partners. 
• Maintain basic records of outreach activities and participant engagement. 
• Perform other community engagement tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Prior experience in outreach, social services, education, or community work preferred. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to engage respectfully with people of diverse cultural and language backgrounds. 
• Bilingual or multilingual (Mandarin required). 
• Reliable, flexible, and a team player. 
• Passionate about community empowerment and inclusion. 

Schedule 

• Full-time position from December 22, 2025 – June 30, 2026. 
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required for community events. 

NYC Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Center for Family Life in Sunset Park does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height and weight, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender, gender identity, gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable

accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Consistent with the law, CFLSP also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees; for pregnant employees who request an accommodation with the advice of their health care providers, for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; for employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for applicants and employees based on their religious beliefs and practices.

Salary : $20 - $24