Who We Are

The Hispanic Federation (HF) is the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization. Founded in 1990, HF supports Hispanic families and strengthens Latino institutions through grantmaking and direct services in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment. Values that drive our work include equality, fairness, diversity and empathy. 

 

Who We Seek

We are looking for four (2 in Orlando, 2 in Miami) dedicated, culturally sensitive, and community-oriented individuals to join our team as a Health Promoter for the Diabetes, Heart Health, and Multiple Sclerosis program. Health promoters are responsible for conducting community outreach, completing trainings and workshops for community members, and tracking their participation by completing reporting for Hispanic Federation.

The program's goal is to connect with at least 750 people over 6 months per promoter through workshops, health fairs, community presentations, and one-on-one interactions. Health Promoters will follow program materials and guidelines, maintain regular communication with the HF program manager to report impact and follow-up data, and demonstrate a strong commitment to diabetes prevention, cardiovascular health, multiple sclerosis awareness, and the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits. 

 

Position Location: Orlando, Florida 

Reports to: Office and Operations Manager 

Rate of Pay: $20 per hour 

Schedule: Up to 10 hours per week, the program runs from February 2026 and is expected to conclude by August 2026, at the latest. 

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and complete required community outreach & diabetes trainings
  • Participate in, organize, or- promote health fairs and tabling events related to diabetes or heart health awareness
  • Identify and enroll community members in Hispanic Federation’s health contact database, focused on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, and other related conditions
  • Present to groups on diabetes education and diabetes prevention material, engage one-on-one with eligible community members
  • Refer participants to the Office and Operations Administrator that will require follow up services including but not limited to, healthcare provider services, health screenings, or nutrition programs
  • Track and report participant engagement and other outreach data as required
  • Communicate regularly on outreach and enrollment progress to identify potential points of improvement 
 
Skills and Qualifications
  • Some experience with community outreach or similar field of work 
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
  • Experience with health-related work or with case management is a plus
  • Must be able to work standing and while moving actively
  • Comfortable with being outdoors and willingness to deal with outdoor weather as needed
  • Interest in community outreach initiatives and community advocacy
  • Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully to community members
  • Able to stay organized in fast paced face to face settings and can lift up to 15-20 pounds

 

To Apply

Please submit a résumé and cover letter detailing your interest via this portal. No calls or emails regarding this position will be accepted and only certain candidates will be contacted about their applications.

For more information about the Hispanic Federation, go to www.hispanicfederation.org.

Hispanic Federation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation and/or other protected categories.