Consortium and Outreach Coordinator - Healthy Start

Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx Healthy Start Partnership, is seeking a Program Coordinator to coordinate consortium activities, monitor engagement, and strengthen partnerships for maternal and child health in Bronx County.

The role supports community engagement, assesses operational challenges, and helps implement program strategies under the Project Director, including data reporting and collaboration with communications staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, social sciences, or related field; minimum of four years of relevant experience, or six years total experience.
• Experience in community health programs, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, or partnership development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate consortium activities, community engagement initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare organizations and community-based agencies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

4+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Zoom

Job description

About Us

Seeking a bi-lingual Program Coordinator - Consortium and Community Engagement to join the Bronx Healthy Start Partnership team. The Bronx Healthy Start Program aims to address gaps in birth outcomes in Bronx County, through the provision of direct support to families during pregnancy and postpartum and engaging partners in the broad mission of achieving birth equity with a special focus on the social determinants of health. The goal of the position is to facilitate and support a coalition of partners to address the social determinants of health and achieve systems changes that improve birth outcomes.

Under the direction of the Project Director, the Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating consortium activities, community engagement initiatives, and strategic partnerships for the Bronx Healthy Start Program. The position independently assesses program activities, evaluates partnership effectiveness, identifies operational challenges, and develops recommendations to improve program processes and outcomes. The Program Coordinator exercises independent judgment in analyzing information, evaluating alternatives, and recommending appropriate solutions, while implementing program strategies and operational improvements upon approval of the Project Director and in accordance with established program objectives, policies, and grant requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently evaluate consortium activities and partnership effectiveness to identify opportunities for improved collaboration, service coordination, and community engagement.


• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare organizations, community-based agencies, and other stakeholders to support program objectives.


• Facilitate multi-sector collaborations and assess stakeholder needs to recommend strategies that strengthen program partnerships.


• Evaluate existing referral and partnership processes and recommend improvements to enhance access to maternal, child, and family health services.


• Coordinate the planning and implementation of consortium initiatives consistent with established program goals and strategic priorities.


• Independently assess program activities, stakeholder feedback, and operational challenges to develop recommendations for program improvements.


• Collaborate with consortium members to develop performance measures and evaluate progress toward strategic objectives.


• Identify and recommend strategies to address barriers to community participation and strengthen program engagement.


• Develop and evaluate program communication resources and partnership materials to support stakeholder engagement.


• Collaborate with Communications staff to assess outreach needs and recommend communication strategies.


• Represent the program at community meetings and stakeholder events to support collaborative initiatives and partnership development.


• Independently analyze partnership activities, performance indicators, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate program effectiveness.


• Develop recommendations for operational improvements based on program data, participation trends, and survey findings.


• Coordinate program data collection and reporting processes to ensure accurate monitoring of established performance measures.


• Prepare analytical reports and present findings and recommendations to program leadership to support program planning and decision-making.


• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, social sciences, or a related discipline and a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, including a minimum of six years of relevant work experience.
  
  
  • Experience in community health programs, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, or partnership development preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
  
  
  • Knowledge of community health initiatives, maternal and child health, social determinants of health, and collaborative community-based programs.
  
  
  • Ability to coordinate program initiatives, assess operational needs, and recommend appropriate solutions.
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, engage diverse stakeholders, and support collaborative decision-making.
  
  
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
  
  
  • Ability to interpret program data, evaluate performance measures, and prepare reports and recommendations.
  
  
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple initiatives, and meet established deadlines.
  
  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated cultural sensitivity when working with diverse communities.
  
  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Zoom, and related program management applications.
  
  
  • Fluency in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking, required.
  
  
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
  
  
  • Promotes a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support and innovation
  
  
  
  

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Albert Einstein College of Medicine considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary Range

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $70,000.00/Yr.