Language Access Specialist

Language Access SpecialistAgape Ministries - Bellingham, WA 98225OverviewSalary Range $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly Position Type Part TimeDescriptionThe Language Access Specialist, with the leadership and support of the Agape Director and Agape Food Bank and Social Services Manager, will work to support guests of Agape Service Project's social services with language needs, working for language justice.RESPONSIBILITIES:• Work with the Agape team to accomplish the program mission and goals• Build relationships while working with the farmworker families, fellow staff, youth, and adult leaders• Work to build a hospitable, dignified, and joy-filled environment in any space we encounter the farmworker community; invite volunteers to co-create this environment through modeling and instruction• Organize and operate the social services of Agape including Agape Food Bank & mobile food distributiono Mobilize and manage volunteers to set up, organize, run, and clean up Agape Food Bank and food distributiono Register and check in households at Agape Food Bank with client intake systemo Interface with food bank guests at key locations where bilingual staff are needed (check-in, check-out, parking lot, refrigerators, etc.)• Serve the Spanish-speaking community with language accessQualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:• Bilingual English-Spanish is required• Have leadership experience (prior Agape work experience highly encouraged)• Have a servant's heart• Be able to work well with and lead a wide range of ages, from youth to adults, and peers• Have a passion for social justice and desire to build community with local farmworker families• Be able to lift and carry at least 25 poundsLOGISTICS:• Start date: June 16; End date: August 21• Tuesdays – Mobile Food Distributiono 3pm-8pm (estimated 5 hours)o Arrive to Church of the Assumption; Transportation provided from Assumption• Wednesdays – Food Banko 7:30am-7:30pm (estimated 12 hours)o Arrive to Church of the Assumption; Transportation provided from AssumptionOR arrive to food bank location• Possible additional days/time: Sundays 4:30-7:45pm; Mondays 3:15-6:30pm• 15-17 hours per week, with the possibility of up to 20 if need arisesAgape Language Access Specialist will receive compensation of $22 per hour. In addition, meals during work hours are provided.Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.