Malama Ambassador / Birth Equity Advocate - Bilingual (Part-Time) - CA

Malama leverages the best of technology and people to deliver exceptional care - we build novel biometric tracking and patient engagement tools that allow skilled Care Managers to provide high-touch care navigation and coordination for pregnant and postpartum mothers that improves health outcomes for mom and baby. We’ve raised $9.2M in funding to date and are on target to hit profitability early this year. Our mission is to improve pregnancy-related outcomes beginning with conditions that disproportionately affect historically underserved groups. We're seeking Malama Ambassadors to serve as trusted community connectors between pregnant and postpartum members, local providers, community-based organizations, and Malama. Ambassadors will help build awareness of Malama in their local region by visiting clinics and community organizations, distributing provider kits and outreach materials, attending local events, engaging with mom communities, and helping interested members connect with Malama’s care team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly community-oriented, organized, comfortable doing outreach, and able to build trust with clinics, community organizations, and families. If you are passionate about reproductive justice, love building relationships, and want your work to directly improve outcomes for Black, Indigenous, and low-income birthing families — this role is for you. Role Responsibilities Community Outreach & Relationship BuildingConduct in-person outreach at WIC clinics, FQHC waiting rooms, and CBO program sites across assigned countiesBuild trusted relationships with pregnant and postpartum Medi-Cal members, particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, or from communities of colorDistribute Malama provider kits, flyers, stands, stickers, and other outreach materialsRepresent Malama at community events including baby showers, health fairs, and partner-hosted conveningsIdentify new local partnership opportunities and share learnings with the Malama team Events & Local Activations Help organize or staff monthly pop-up events, baby supply giveaways, community baby showers, and clinic tabling daysIdentify local events where Malama should show upCoordinate basic event logistics with support from the Malama teamShare photos, learnings, and outcomes from eventsHelp gather feedback from moms and community partners on what resources are most needed Social Media & Community Awareness Engage thoughtfully in local mom groups, Facebook communities, and other online spacesCreate simple, authentic content in your own voice to build trust and awarenessShare event updates, local resources, postpartum wellness information, and Malama educationHelp test what types of local content drive engagement and member interest Tracking & Reporting Keep a clear record of outreach activity, including clinics visited, contacts made, materials distributed, events attended, and follow-up neededParticipate in regular Malama team check-ins with other ambassadorsShare what is working, what is not working, and what the team should test nextHelp build the first version of Malama’s ambassador playbook Requirements RequiredDeep ties to and lived experience in the communities served: Sacramento / San Bernardino / Fresno / Los Angeles / AlamedaCommitment to birth equity, reproductive justice, and culturally congruent careStrong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with diverse populationsAbility to travel regularly across assigned counties for partner site visitsComfort with engaging with CBOs, following up, and tracking outreach activities Preferred Current Community Health Worker (CHW) certification OR equivalent community health experienceBilingual or multilingual — Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, or other languages spoken in priority countiesPrior experience with Medi-Cal, WIC, FQHC, or community-based maternal health programs Benefits $25.00/hour Part-time (~15 hrs/week) — with opportunities to grow as the program scalesEntry-level welcome — no prior CHW experience required if you have community roots and a CHW cert (or equivalent experience)Meaningful community impact — your work directly reduces maternal and infant health disparitiesConnection to a statewide network of birth equity advocates, doulas, and community health workersSupportive, mission-driven team cultureApplications reviewed on a rolling basis - apply early! Email hiring@heymalama.com with questions. Equal opportunity Malama is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, Latina/x, and other women of color, people with lived experience of pregnancy, and community members. You do not need years of experience to apply — passion, community roots, and a commitment to birth equity matter most.