Under the direction of the Executive Director for Cultural Affairs. The Cape Verdean Cultural Advisor will play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of belonging among residents, building coalitions, informing culturally responsive program development, and proactively engaging community members to share services and resources. As the Cape Verdean Cultural Advisor, you will be at the forefront of driving inclusivity, cultural understanding, and collaboration within our organization.

Learn about the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet at boston.gov/equity.

• Represent the Mayor in public settings and communicate the Mayor’s stance on critical issues in the community. 
• Attend regular meetings hosted by community organizations. 
• Support the Mayor’s Office Scheduling and Advance team to ensure appropriate staffing, event promotion, and briefing. 
• Connect constituents/cultural communities with state partners and community stakeholder organizations.  
• Support the Mayor’s Office in executing programming and initiatives on the neighborhood level. 
• May advise the policy team on issues related to city-wide cultural matters. 
• Perform related work as required. 

Fostering a Sense of Belonging and Building Coalitions:

• Create and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, ensuring they feel valued and connected within the community.
• Collaborate with local organizations, community leaders, and stakeholders to establish partnerships and coalitions that promote unity and collective action.
• Organize and participate in events, workshops, and dialogues aimed at strengthening community bonds and fostering a shared sense of identity.

Informing Culturally Responsive Program Development:

• Conduct research and assessments to understand the diverse cultural needs, preferences, and challenges of the community.
• Provide valuable insights and recommendations to guide the design and implementation of programs, policies, and practices that respect and reflect the cultural diversity within the community.
• Collaborate with internal teams to infuse cultural competence into the development of city programs, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive to all residents.

Proactively Engaging Residents through Culturally Competent Approaches:

• Initiate outreach efforts that are culturally sensitive and tailored to diverse community groups, encouraging their active participation in community initiatives.
• Develop communication strategies that resonate with different cultural backgrounds, ensuring effective dissemination of information about available services, resources, and opportunities.
• Provide cultural competency training and guidance to fellow employees, promoting a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and needs.

• Three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in office management, office administration, business administration, or public administration. One (1)  year may be substituted with an Associate’s degree, or two (2) years may be substituted with a Bachelor’s degree.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 
• Customer service skills; interpersonal and organizational skills preferred.
• Ability to work well and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other departmental staff. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must appreciate and respect the confidentiality of all situations.
• Must be able to work independently, follow through, and interpret complex oral and written instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Google Suite.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position.
• Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple projects on a tight deadline.
• Flexibility - Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Bilingual preferred.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MO-7

Hours per week: 35