Consumer Advocate, Outreach Brooklyn
Breaking GroundNew York, New York, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
20.71 - 20.71 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Breaking Ground is a Cameroonian development organization that empowers local communities to initiate sustainable projects through seed funding, capacity building, and targeted programs. By partnering with villages, the organization delivers seed grants, agricultural training for coffee, cocoa, and palm oil producers, and a Women’s Entrepreneurial Program that equips women with business skills and confidence. Its unique approach blends grassroots partnership, microfinance, and sports‑based empowerment to accelerate income generation and community resilience. Breaking Ground’s model ensures that beneficiaries can finance their own initiatives, fostering long‑term self‑reliance and inclusive growth.
Job Description
The Consumer Advocate, Outreach, works with people experiencing street homelessness and living with chronic medical conditions to connect them to social and medical services, improve their health and wellbeing, and secure housing solutions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 2 years of related experience
- Lived experience with homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and/or immigration issues
- Knowledge of local benefit agencies and familiarity with substance abuse, mental health, immigration, and employment resources
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license