Bilingual Outreach Specialist

Responsible for implementing fair housing education and outreach activities for the general public and private/public housing providers. Responsible for the implementation of training seminars/workshops in English and Spanish covering the rights and responsibilities outlined in federal, state and local Fair Housing laws. Essential Functions • Conducts Fair Housing training modules in English and Spanish for the general public, community, faith-based, civic organizations, public and private housing providers, as assigned • Conducts education and outreach activities in Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cherokee, Forsyth, Henry and Fulton Counties, including the City of Atlanta • Conducts intakes, advises consumers of their housing rights/options and makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies/resources • Refers housing discrimination complaints to Director of Enforcement • Manages and implements the agency’s Education & Outreach Marketing Plan including, but not limited to, social media, traditional marketing activities (radio, television, print, etc.) ; provides written and oral technical assistance to clients and staff • Works with other agencies, particularly Hispanic-serving agencies, to establish and cultivate local community resources • Represents Metro in local events, community projects, outside meetings, as assigned • Maintains accurate, up-to-date, hard copy and automated E/O and Intake records to document, track and ensure that contractual performance objectives are met • Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual reports to meet reporting requirements of management, Board of Directors, related contracts Marginal Functions • Assists in coordinating conferences and in-service trainings • Performs related assignments as required Qualifications • Demonstrated Commitment to Civil Rights and Fair Housing issues • Strong knowledge of federal, state and local fair housing, fair lending and accessibility laws • Excellent Writing and Public-Speaking Communication Skills • Fully fluent in Spanish and English - speaking, reading and writing • Advanced ability to translate Spanish to English and English to Spanish • Knowledge of local housing market, real estate and mortgage lending procedures and practices • Strong computer software skills: Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), Microsoft Office, Email Communication, Presentation (PowerPoint), Graphic Design • Ability to relate comfortably and respectfully to people of different racial, ethnic, social and economic backgrounds • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision; self starter and self motivated • Ability to work effectively with executive level professionals Please email a cover letter along with your resume. Do you have experience in implementing a multi media marketing plan?