Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator, Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator to enhance health outcomes in underserved communities. This role involves building relationships with local organizations, managing health promotion initiatives, and coordinating outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, fluency in community languages, and a passion for improving public health. Join a dedicated team focused on addressing health disparities and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and two years of community work experience required.
• High school diploma with six years of relevant community experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and community partners.
• Manage health promotion programs, including development and evaluation.
• Coordinate community outreach and communication materials.

Skills

Community Engagement

Project Management

Salesforce

Fluency in Mandarin

Fluency in Cantonese

Fluency in Spanish

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator, Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health

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The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial and other inequities leading to premature mortality. CHECW works to increase visibility of harm caused by racist, unjust policies and pushes for redress in NYC communities. It focuses on social determinants of health, including environmental and commercial factors, addressing upstream and downstream influences to improve health outcomes. CHECW comprises various bureaus including Harlem Neighborhood Health, which supports NYC's mission to protect and promote health, particularly addressing health disparities through programs like the Harlem Advocacy Partnership and Asthma Counselor Program.

The Bureau seeks a Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator (CEPC) to build and sustain relationships with local organizations and community partners to address underserved communities' health needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with local organizations and community partners.
• Manage projects and initiatives, including development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs.
• Identify and enhance local partnerships, providing technical assistance.
• Support the use of the Salesforce platform and Partners Connect for program activities.
• Coordinate community outreach and communication materials, collaborating with CHECW communications team.
• Assist in community engagement activities, including attending meetings and delivering presentations.
• Supervise and train health promotion staff and interns.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Harlem community stakeholders.
• Experience working with community members and organizations.
• Comfort in diverse community settings.
• Experience with Salesforce.
• Fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or Spanish.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and two years of community work experience, or
• High school diploma and six years of relevant community experience, or
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one year of relevant experience.

Residency in NYC is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with some exceptions based on employment history.