Job Details

Reports to: CHAT Program Manager

Manages: N/A

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time

Location: Gulfton Area, Houston, TX, #LI-Onsite

You will promote health within the community by conducting outreach, collecting data, and providing education. You will engage with community members through door-to-door surveys and narrative interviews, developing culturally specific educational materials, and facilitating health programming. You will also incorporate arts-based approaches into the curriculum and outreach efforts to foster creativity and engagement, empowering community members to share their experiences and enhance their understanding of health resources and services.

You Will:

• Engage community members to promote health programs.
• Conduct outreach in community settings (schools, events, apartment complexes).
• Report insights to supervisors to improve programs.
• Collaborate on culturally specific, arts-based educational materials (e.g., storytelling, visual arts).
• Translate materials into multiple languages for accessibility.
• Develop lesson plans on topics like menstrual health and family planning,
• Incorporate reproductive health education into existing programs (Women's Circle, SEL programs).
• Facilitate Conversation Circles for open dialogue on sensitive topics.
• Organize and promote health workshops with healthcare providers.
• Coordinate care with providers and community partners.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
• Facilitate workshops on health, chronic disease management, and mental health.
• Help individuals access healthcare services and resources, including appointment scheduling and understanding insurance.

Requirements

You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Prior experience in community health or social services, especially with reproductive health and immigrant/refugee populations.
• Proficiency in data collection and technology for outreach.
• Compassionate, culturally sensitive, and committed to promoting health equity and access to reproductive healthcare.

Working Conditions:

Your work will involve a combination of community-based and office work. It may include activities such as walking, standing, bending, and lifting moderate weight. Some tasks will be desk-based, using a computer, phone, and other office equipment. You will need to travel to deliver CHAT programming and attend conferences and events relevant to the role. Flexibility is important, as priorities may shift, and short-term projects may arise. Weekend or evening work may be needed. Accommodations are provided to support different abilities in completing these tasks. This is an in person position.

Our Benefits:

• Paid holiday leave including 9 holidays, 2 personal days, Summer Break (week of July 4th), Winter Break (December 24-January 1), and 40 hours of paid Volunteer PTO
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• 401K plan after a year of employment

About Mid-America Arts Alliance:

Mid-America Arts Alliance is headquartered in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri. M-AAA brings more art to more people in communities throughout our six-state region (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the nation. With an annual operating budget of over $9 million and 45 staff members we produce and manage more than 450 exhibition, performance, and professional development opportunities in more than 300 communities for more than one million people annually.

Mid-America Arts Alliance is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact Human Resources team at ...@maaa.org.

Salary Description

$21.00 - $22.50/hr