Organization & Program Overview
The Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization (CAIRO)’s mission is to advocate for and act to increase equity and social justice through programs, services, community organizing and collaborative leadership that create equitable opportunities for African refugees and immigrant children, youth and families to thrive. CAIRO envisions a more just and equitable society in which children, youth, and families live in sustained, supportive communities, which reinforce the cultural wealth and lived experience of the family.
The Schools, Parents and Community Engaged (SPACE) Program is a student school-based and community support program that works closely with African students, parents and schools to build spaces where children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. We work with African immigrant students in classrooms, within families, and in the broader community. We currently serve four schools in the St. Cloud area where we provide academic support within the school and out of school tutoring, mentoring, socio-emotional support, and connecting families to community services that they need. We have staff assigned at the schools to address barriers related to language and culture and build bridges between the schools, students and parents.
Position Summary
SPACE Agents are responsible for the successful day to day operation of the SPACE Program. Agents work in collaboration with school and district staff, and families and communities to lead the development of school based programs and strategies addressing academics, enrichment, and recreation; develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with agents and school leadership; ensure that core services are culturally responsive to meet the needs of an elementary, middle and high schools with a large African population.
This position requires fluency in both English and Somali.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will work Monday - Friday, September 2023 through June 2024.
Salary
$21.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits
CAIRO offers the following benefits for this position:
Duties & Responsibilities
Abilities, Skills, & Experience
Education
Work Environment & Location
CAIRO is a participant in the E-Verify program.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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