Community Engagement Field Liaison

Wider Circle; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Job summary

Wider Circle in New Jersey seeks a Community Liaison to be the face of the program in Essex County and nearby Bergen & Hudson Counties. This full-time temporary role runs through 2026 with a potential conversion to a permanent position.

You will build partnerships, present services, and enroll community members while traveling daily across the region. Strong relationship-building, communication, and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation for daily travel between sites.
• Strong knowledge of Essex County, NJ.
• Proven ability to build trust quickly and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Go door-to-door to build partnerships with senior centers, physician offices, hospitals, faith and civic organizations, food pantries, public housing, and local insurers.
• Establish regular meetings with community organizations to understand needs and align Wider Circle offerings.
• Plan and lead community engagement activities or attend partner events to present Wider Circle’s services.
• Develop direct referral channels from community organizations to Wider Circle.
• Meet individuals to help them enroll in Wider Circle’s services.
• Identify adults who could benefit from Wider Circle and initiate engagement.

Skills

Relationship building

Strong communication

Independent & collaborative work

Resilience

Hunter mentality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Google Suite

Google Chat

Slack

Job description

Wider Circle in New Jersey seeks a Community Liaison to be the face of the program in Essex County and nearby Bergen & Hudson Counties. This full-time temporary role runs through 2026 with a potential conversion to a permanent position.

You will build partnerships, present services, and enroll community members while traveling daily across the region. Strong relationship-building, communication, and independent work are essential.