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We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Special Event Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Development Manager to plan and execute events from inception to completion, ensuring each event is successful and impactful. This role involves extensive communication and coordination with vendors, sponsors, partners, and corporations. Major events include the Khmer New Year, Annual Meeting, Gala, Water Festival, Flag Raising, etc. Fluency in Khmer is preferred. ← View All Jobs Postings Special Events Coordinator (Closed) Lowell, MA, USA Job Type Full-Time Workspace On-Site View Job About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Special Event Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Development Manager to plan and execute events from inception to completion, ensuring each event is successful and impactful. This role involves extensive communication and coordination with vendors, sponsors, partners, and corporations. Major events include the Khmer New Year, Annual Meeting, Gala, Water Festival, Flag Raising, etc. Fluency in Khmer is preferred. Key Responsibilities Event Planning & Coordination: Plan, organize, and execute events, ensuring all details are managed effectively from start to finish. Vendor Management: Identify, negotiate, and coordinate with vendors to secure services and products for events. Sponsorship Outreach: Reach out to sponsors, partners, and corporations to secure sponsorships and partnerships for events. Detail Management: Handle all logistical details for major events, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes. Reporting: Collect and analyze data on event performance and provide comprehensive reports on event results to the Communications and Development Manager. Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for all event-related communications. Budget Management: Work within budget constraints to plan and execute events. Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to align event objectives and ensure cohesive execution. Flexibility: Be available for some nights and weekends as required for event execution and planning. Qualifications Fluency in Khmer is preferred. Proven experience in event planning and coordination. Excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Strong communication and negotiation abilities. Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Benefits Competitive salary Competitive salary within the range of $43,000 to $50,000. Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position to jobs@cmaalowell.org . About CMAA Organization Overview: Founded in 1984, the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Cambodian Americans and other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell through educational, cultural, economic, and social programs. CMAA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Apply Now

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First Time Home Buyer Training Our First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) classes are offered in partnership with the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership’s Project Genesis (MVHP). CMAA supports the outreach, recruiting, and translation in Khmer Language for classes held on location at our office. MVHP provides the instructors, speakers and handouts. We are proud to make these classes accessible to a significant segment of the Lowell community that is unable to participate in other Home Buyer classes due to the language barrier. For more training classes, please visit MVHP's website. View Upcoming Classes at CMAA. First Time Home Buyer Training (FTHB) in Khmer Language Home ownership is one of the most powerful asset building strategies for families. Purchasing a home is a complex transaction that requires much planning and preparation, including building good credit, saving for a down payment, working with a realtor to find a home that meets the family’s needs, negotiating a purchase price, applying for loans and evaluating competing loan offers, closing the loan, and then maintaining the home and family finances. Our First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) classes are offered in partnership with the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership’s Project Genesis (MVHP) . We provide the outreach and recruiting, provides translation, and the classes are offered in Khmer Language at CMAA’s offices on weekends. MVHP provides the instructors, speakers and handouts. These classes are the only classes offered for Khmer-speakers in Lowell. We make those classes accessible to a significant segment of the Lowell community that is unable to complete the English-language classes. For more training classes, please visit MVHP's website . Government down payment assistance programs exist to help low/moderate income buyers. These programs require potential beneficiaries to attend and complete a homebuyer education program. Training Overview The following topics are covered: Overview of the Home Buying Process Mortgage Application Process Down Payment Assistance Programs Legal Aspects of Purchasing Home Inspections Household Budgeting Building Good Credit Insurance Requirements Multi-Unit Housing Options Responsible Home Ownership Looking for more training classes? For more training classes, please visit MVPH's website . For more information, please visit our office or contact us at (978) 454-6200. Featured Gallery

We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. < Back Enterprise Bank Oct 23, 2023 We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. Enterprise Bank was founded with an entrepreneurial vision to help create successful businesses, opportunities, wealth and vibrant, prosperous communities. They have stayed true to this vision and will always be a community bank, leading with a deep sense of mission and purpose. At #EnterpriseBank , they believe that serving their communities means more than just providing #banking products and services. They strive to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals, #businesses , and #communities they so passionately serve, and seek to play an active role in making every community in which they operate a better place to live and work. They recognize that their impact extends beyond the physical footprint of our bank locations, and they remain ever mindful of what that impact entails. We would like to thank Enterprise Bank for being a Platinum Sponsor for our Anniversary Gala. We appreciate your continued support. www.enterprisebanking.com — For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nich Chea: nchea@cmaalowell.org or (351) 500-6454 Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association Anniversary Gala Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 6-11:30PM #OlympicRestaurant , Lowell, MA www.cmaalowell.org/wp/gala Previous Next

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Healthy Living Coordinator to join our team in Lowell, MA. This role focuses on engaging the Khmer community, particularly older adults and individuals in recovery, to inform them about available programs and encourage participation in local events. The Healthy Living Coordinator will work closely with the Social Media Manager to develop campaigns that advocate for equal access to information and opportunities. This position requires collaboration with local partners to offer appropriate programs, including interpretation and translation services as needed. The role also involves creating and distributing surveys to assess community needs and using this data to provide comprehensive reports for advocacy and improved services. ← View All Jobs Postings Healthy Living Coordinator (Closed) Lowell, MA, USA Job Type Full-Time Workspace On-Site View Job About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Healthy Living Coordinator to join our team in Lowell, MA. This role focuses on engaging the Khmer community, particularly older adults and individuals in recovery, to inform them about available programs and encourage participation in local events. The Healthy Living Coordinator will work closely with the Social Media Manager to develop campaigns that advocate for equal access to information and opportunities. This position requires collaboration with local partners to offer appropriate programs, including interpretation and translation services as needed. The role also involves creating and distributing surveys to assess community needs and using this data to provide comprehensive reports for advocacy and improved services. Key Responsibilities Community Engagement: Inform the Khmer community about programs available for older adults and individuals in recovery, and encourage their involvement in local events. Information Dissemination: Provide information in Khmer to ensure equal access to details regarding available programs and services. Campaign Development: Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to create and implement campaigns that advocate for equal access to information. Program Coordination: Work with local partners to develop and offer programs that are appropriate for the community, including providing interpretation and translation services as needed. Survey Creation: Design and distribute surveys to understand the needs of the community and gather data for service improvement. Reporting: Analyze survey data and create comprehensive reports to present findings and support community advocacy efforts. Collaboration: Partner with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance program offerings and provide better services to the community. Flexibility: Be available for occasional nights and weekends as needed for community events and activities. Qualifications Fluency in Khmer is required. Experience in community engagement, health promotion, or a related field. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Benefits Competitive benefits Competitive salary within the range of $40,000 and $45,760 Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are the ideal candidate for this position to jobs@cmaalowell.org . About CMAA Organization Overview: Founded in 1984, the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Cambodian Americans and other minorities and economically disadvantaged persons in Lowell through educational, cultural, economic, and social programs. CMAA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Apply Now

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The CMAA team is here to help. We provide professional Khmer to English and English to Khmer translation services for a variety of documents and projects. Contact us today for more information! Khmer Language Services The CMAA team is here to help. We provide professional Khmer to English and English to Khmer translation services for a variety of documents and projects. Contact us today for more information! Do you serve clients who speak Khmer? If your business is located in the greater Lowell area, Boston, Lexington, Peabody, Waltham, Lynn, or Fall River, it’s likely that you do. Serving these clients is challenging, as linguistic and cultural barriers can hinder effective communication between you and your clients. At Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association (CMAA), we have over 39 years of experience in delivering effective, culturally, and linguistically appropriate services to the Southeast Asian community. We are expanding our services to include affordable and culturally sensitive interpretation and translation services in Khmer. Our interpreters are highly skilled in communication that involves complex language, body systems, and concepts/procedures of Western biomedicine. And by choosing a CMAA interpreter, you are supporting a community-based non-profit organization. Our interpreters are certified in the Bridging the Gap (BTG) Interpreter Training Program by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program – the organization established in 1992 in Seattle, WA in response to concerns from ethnic minority communities about the lack of culturally appropriate health care services. Individuals and Organizations Who Have Used Our Services: City of Lowell Lowell Community Health Center Lowell Senior Center Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Mill City Grows For more information, please contact: Sreang Heng Special Project Manager Phone: 978-454-6200 x1020 Email: sheng@cmaalowell.org Translation/Interpretation Estimate Form

ESOL Class In partnership with Frederick Assad Abisi Adult Education, CMAA’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes program provide opportunities for community members seeking to improve English language skills. ESOL Class (English for Speakers of Other Languages) In partnership with Frederick Assad Abisi Adult Education , CMAA’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes program provide opportunities for community members seeking to improve English language skills. ESOL Overview English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes are for adult learners whose native language is not English. - In order to register, students must reside in the Greater Lowell area and be at least 18 years old. - Photo ID and proof of addres s are required before starting classes. All instruction is in English. Reading, writing and speaking skills are taught. Students are grouped in Beginner, Low, Intermediate or Advanced classes according to their placement test scores. If you choose a class that is not available at your level, you will be asked to choose a different class. Class Schedule Options will be on the Registration Form. (There may be changes in classes due to circumstances beyond our control.) In Person Classes Morning Classes Beginner Level (Only): Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9am - 10:45am Intermediate Level: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11am - 12:45pm Evening Classes Low Level, Only: Tuesday & Wednesday Evenings, 5pm - 8pm Beginner Level Only, Thursday & Friday Evenings, 5pm - 8pm Visit Abisi Adult Education Center website for other in person classes and remote classes. For more information, please contact: (978) 454-6200 info@cmaalowell.org More about CMAA Our Story Learn about the origins of CMAA and the values that drive our work. Learn more Our Services Learn about our services. Learn more Get Involved Learn about our works and how you can be a part of our cause. Learn more

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With funding from the Asian Community Fund at the Boston Foundation and the Asian Business Empowerment Council, CMAA started an Asian Small Business Assistance Initiative. Additionally, we partner with the Entrepreneurship Center at Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) to provide workshops in Khmer to new/start-up businesses in Lowell. ← Special Projects Energy Efficiency Initiative CMAA started a new energy efficiency initiative working with the City of Lowell , the Community First Partnership (Mass Save) , Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and UMass Lowell’s RIST Institute for Sustainability and Energy . Our partnership with Mass Save brings energy savings benefits to all residents, landlords, renters, and small businesses. Mass Save provides eligible households with cost savings on their home energy consumption. A second component of our Initiative is to recruit and train energy ambassadors within the Cambodian community. Energy ambassadors help promote energy usage savings through social diffusion activities, such as educating residents about available energy savings programs and sharing their energy savings experiences with their network of friends. The energy ambassadors meet once a month to update their activities and receive support from the CMAA project team. Energy ambassadors and participants in the project earn incentives through their active participation. Monthly Ambassador Meetings will take place every last Saturday of the month from 10-11:30AM at the CMAA Office. Please check back often as dates are subject to change. Upcoming meetings: June 29, 2024 July 27, 2024 August 31, 2024 Interested in a free $100 gift card? Everyone has a chance to win by taking a few minutes to complete the MassCEC EmPower Survey ! This survey is part of the "Mobilizing Social Diffusion to Accelerate Participation in Decarbonization Programs in Environmental Justice Communities" project and can be completed in English or Khmer. Winner will be announced bi-monthly. MassCEC EmPower Survey Save money and energy while helping your community! If you feel your home or small business is too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer and you want to help your community go green, these programs can help. Join us and your neighbors to save energy and money. Together we can make our homes and businesses more comfortable. Together we can further our community's commitment to equity and sustainability. You may be eligible for: 75-100% off approved insulation upgrades 100% off for rental units and moderate income households No-cost air sealing Discounts on high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment and appliances No-cost energy-saving products Programmable thermostats, high-efficiency faucet aerators and shower heads, and advanced power strips If you or your tenants qualify as low-income, you may be eligible for additional benefits through your Community Action Program (CAP) agency. There are also benefits for 5+ unit buildings. Learn more by contacting our Special Projects Manager, Sreang Heng. You may also get your energy assessment by visiting masssave.com/lowell. Click below to visit a translated website in your preferred language: English ភាសាខ្មែរ Español Português SHARE THIS SERVICE English Flyer Khmer Flyer Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Contact Information Sreang Heng, Special Projects Manager Speaks English and Khmer E-Mail: sheng@cmaalowell.org Direct Line: (351) 500-6475 Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1020

Trumpet Basics Price $400 Duration 4 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Camilla Jones This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left.