Three employment opportunities at Walnut Way | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Walnut Way
March 30, 2014
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. (Walnut Way) is the lead agency for a project sponsored by the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative (ZNI) that aims to support the design and implementation of a comprehensive neighborhood driven quality-of-life plan in the Lindsay Heights neighborhoods. Walnut Way is a neighborhood association with a mission to sustain economically diverse communities through civic engagement, environmental stewardship and ventures for community prosperity.
Position Title: The Neighborhood Engagement Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY: The Neighborhood Engagement Specialist supports implementation of a collaborative and comprehensive Lindsay Heights Quality of Life plan. This position is responsible for inspiring a vision of quality communities that embrace a love of diversity, and the common good. The Neighborhood Engagement Specialist implements programs and events to support resident engagement in the eight strategies with a particular focus on resident engagement, leadership, and events (Report to the Community, Spring Lift-up, Neighbor Nights and Harvest Days). Perform other duties as assigned.
Do you have feedback on Milwaukee NNS's reporting? Take our survey to let us know how we're doing!
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following:
1. Community Engagement and Neighbor Engagement
2. Reporting:
QUALIFICATIONS:
An individual must demonstrate a passion for collective action and 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 and/or EXPERIENCE:
Position Title: Men’s Wellness Project Community Navigator
Reports to: Neighborhood Program Coordinator for the Lindsay Heights Initiative
Full Time: Up to 32 hours per week (.8 FTE)
Limited Term: March 2013 – July 2016
Position Summary: The Community Wellness Navigator (CWN) assists with the coordination of activities for the “No Longer an Island: Creating a Men’s Place-based Peer Outreach and Social Support Network” project, a Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families funded grant, to ensure deliverables are met. The project is a community-academic partnership designed to implement a peer outreach and leadership network in the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood to strengthen social support of African American fathers and men and increase community and family engagement. The CWN will support grant implementation with the aim of reducing stress in African American men to increase their ability to engage with their families and ultimately improve birth outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Wellness Navigator will work with project team members with the following.
Core Responsibilities:
Other Responsibilities:
Learn more about becoming a Blue Skies Crew Member at Walnut Way