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Community Engagement Specialist
This position is responsible for leading all activities as assigned by CDGA for the Riverwest neighborhood (NSP #7). This includes working with police and law enforcement agencies, connecting with government and social service agencies, coordinating neighborhood clean-ups, and developing and implementing strategies formed through information gathered from residents and community stakeholders around enhancing and improving the quality of life in Riverwest. In addition to leading all community engagement work in Riverwest for the CDGA, the position will work alongside Community Development Manager and other resident engagement staff around key initiatives that intersect both the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods. This position will continue to build upon our momentum of Riverworks’ creative placemaking initiatives in the community, which includes the planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing our community creative placemaking developments in the Harambee and Riverwest neighborhoods. The specific focus will be on the Riverwest Neighborhood, Beerline Trail and public space that are overseen by Riverworks in the area
Bilingual Financial Coach
RDC’s mission is to enhance and expand the Financial Clinic which provides a supportive and resource-rich environment where low-and middle-income families can access career advancement opportunities, income supports, and financial tools and services. Riverworks Financial Clinic has partnered with the City of Milwaukee to establish the Financial Empowerment Center here in Milwaukee. The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) program aims to improve the financial stability of City of Milwaukee households by providing high-quality, one-on-one financial education and counseling to low-income residents. FECs are located in areas with high concentrations of poverty and financial distress. We are seeking Financial Coaches who are empathetic, great motivators, and passionate about helping individuals achieve their financial goals. The Clinic services are based on four guiding principles: establishing safe banking relationships, increasing savings, reducing debt, and building credit. This position reports directly to the Financial Clinic Manager.