Health Outreach Fellow

MinKwon Center for Community Action; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization dedicated to serving immigrant communities is seeking an Administrative Operations Coordinator. This role involves engaging with community members through health education outreach, managing events, and supporting public health initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both English and Korean or Chinese, alongside a passion for public health and community service. Join a dynamic team committed to social justice and community empowerment, where your contributions will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of those served.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Korean or Chinese is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Experience in public health and program management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record phone inquiries and provide information about health programs.
• Administer health insurance education events and outreach activities.
• Recruit and train volunteers for health program outreach.

Skills

English proficiency

Korean proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Public health knowledge

Program management

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Administrative Operations Coordinator at MinKwon Center for Community Action

ORGANIZATION HISTORY AND MISSION

The MinKwon Center for Community Action is a dynamic, mission-driven, and people-powered nonprofit organization that serves, educates, and organizes the Korean American, Asian Pacific American (APA), and immigrant communities in New York and around the country. The MinKwon Center offers free assistance with public benefits, health insurance enrollment, and taxes; provides free legal representation for immigration and housing, promotes civic participation with voter and census registration and outreach, and organizes campaigns with other local, state, and federal coalitions. By prioritizing the needs and voices of low-income, undocumented, youth, senior, and limited English proficient residents, we are building a multilingual, multi-generational base of engaged community members to achieve social and economic justice for all.

Job Description

This position is a temporary, full-time, one year position.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Record all phone inquiries, answer questions, provide basic information about health programs, and provide referrals for application or renewal assistance to the Health Policy & Program Manager.
• Administer all in-person and virtual events and activities for health insurance education and outreach, including but not limited to: tabling, flyering, and virtual education events.
• Recruit and train volunteers for the health program to assist in outreach events, design and draft virtual and in-person outreach materials and events, and conduct regular outreach efforts.
• Disseminate the latest public health information and resources via our social media channels and cultural media (i.e. Kakaotalk, Korean newspapers).
• Support the implementation of new coverage options for New Yorkers in 2025.
• Collaborate effectively with other staff, volunteers, and external agencies in order to fulfill goals.
• Provide logistical and other support as required by supervising staff.

Qualifications:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of the following:

• English and Korean or Chinese proficiency is required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well both independently and in teams.
• Knowledge, interest, and commitment towards concepts and issues of public health, outreach, and education activities, especially in the context of the Korean American, AAPI, and/or immigrant communities.
• Experience related to public health, program management, and administrative work.
• Ability to be highly organized, meet deadlines, take initiative on projects with minimal supervision and a sense of ownership, and follow up on communications in a consistent and punctual manner.
• Proficiency in using Google and Microsoft Office Suite, such as Drive and Excel.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Please write ‘Health Outreach Fellow’ in the email subject line, and please specify in your email how you found out about this position. (website, LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, etc.) Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled and this posting is removed. Due to the high volume of applications, the MinKwon Center will only contact applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The MinKwon Center for Community Action does not discriminate against current or prospective employees based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, family or dependent status, criminal record, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, credit score and history, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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