Community Engagement Specialist - School of Medicine

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to expand southern regional programming and build partnerships between medical residents and local communities. The role involves coordinating events and providing administrative support to physician faculty in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and strong written/spoken communication, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• Minimum of 1+ year of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Forming and sustaining community partnerships in the southern region.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to physician faculty and residents.
• Balance field presence with administrative duties and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal commmunic

Proficient computer skills (MS Office/

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other relevant area of study

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Human Dimension and Community Programs team is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to join our dynamic, interdisciplinary team. This individual will support our expanded community programming in the southern region of New Jersey working closely with one of our Community Engaged Master Educator physician faculty and graduate medical education programs.

This is a hybrid position. The individual will be based out of the southern region with travel to the School of Medicine as needed for meetings and special events. The role involves forming and sustaining community partnerships in the southern region to cement mutually beneficial programming between medical residents and the surrounding communities. It also includes coordination and administrative support to the physician faculty.

A passion to serve and collaborate with underserved communities is critical to this role. Being a visible representative of the School in the community, this role requires excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with both community organizations and individual community members. Seeking a self-starter who can anticipate next steps, take initiative, and problem solve. Important for success in this role is being able to balance being in the field with administrative duties and strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

This is a privately funded position ending in December 2029 with a potential for continued employment within the School of Medicine.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or other relevant area of study.
• Minimum of 1 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment in accordance with Title IX. Inquiries about Title IX and its applicability may be referred to HMSOM’s Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both. HMSOM’s nondiscrimination policy and Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures, as well as information on how to report information that may constitute sex discrimination and how to make a complaint of sex discrimination are available at this link: Title IX Resources

HMSOM Title IX Coordinator is:

Diane E. Russo, M.A.

Manager, Title IX Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

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Inquiries about Title IX and its applicability may be referred to HMSOM’s Title IX Coordinator, the Office of Civil Rights, or both.