Medford Connector

BASIC FUNCTION:The City of Medford is seeking an individual to serve as a Connector to lead engagement efforts for older adults and individuals with diverse physical abilities. The ideal candidate will build strong connections within these communities, ensuring they have access to vital resources, programs, and services that promote well-being, independence, and social inclusion. The Connector will be a critical part of the city’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) project to understand the community needs of this population and develop resiliency strategies for these populations in the City of Medford.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Build strong and trusting relationships with older adults and individuals with disabilities to identify their unique challenges and needs. 
• Work closely with communities with lived experience and community partners that serve the community and identify challenges and strategies to address these challenges and needs.
• Support city planning initiatives by ensuring, where possible, that goals and objectives address the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Conduct outreach efforts to promote resources and services targeted at older adults and individuals with disabilities. Promote opportunities for community engagement in city initiatives, including participation in planning processes and Boards, and Commissions.
• Collaborate with municipal staff, community partners, and organizations to design and implement programs focused on improving quality of life, including health and wellness initiatives, social activities, mobility support, and accessible transportation options.
• Work with staff to organize workshops and educational sessions tailored to the needs of older adults and people with disabilities, such as health screenings, social-emotional support groups, and wellness workshops.
• Collaborate with the Medford Council on Aging (Senior Center), disability advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and local governments to expand outreach efforts and create a network of support for these communities. 
• Collaborate and collect data with the Senior Center to organize a phone tree for senior volunteers checking in on and supporting older seniors and homebound seniors and sharing the impact of social support systems aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors.
• Ensure that all programs are inclusive, culturally responsive, and designed to meet the unique needs of diverse communities, particularly those from marginalized or vulnerable backgrounds.
• Attend and participate in weekly team meetings with other social resilience Connectors, Community Liaisons, the Project Coordinator, and the Manager of Prevention and Outreach.

 Please Note: This position is NOT remote and is responsible for their own transportation and transportation costs. This position may require evening work and/or work on weekends. EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications:

• High School and GED
• Three (3) years of experience in Project Management 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency with networking, zoom, social media, and other outreach methods.  
• Bilingual  

 Knowledge:  (SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION)Ability: (SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION)Physical Requirement:  (SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION)Work Environment:  (SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION) HOURS OF WORK:   Part-time (15 hours per week) Contracted until June 30, 2026 SALARY:        $30/hour (Grant Funded) ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TOHuman Resources DepartmentCity of Medford – Room 204 85 George P. Hassett DriveMedford, MA 02155 Or send a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website – www.medfordma.org The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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