Lead Community Engagement & Health Equity Coordinator

Seiu 49; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 112,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) in the Mid-Atlantic region seeks a Lead Community Relations and Engagement Coordinator to mobilize residents across Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Delaware and New Jersey on public health issues impacting their communities.

The role collaborates with CIR hospitals, community groups and elected officials to develop strategies, build member leaders, and plan region-specific programs while reporting to the Director of Community Relations and Engagement.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of community organizing.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and follow-up skills.
• Understanding of healthcare/economic/political issues and income/health disparities.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community leaders and coalitions.
• Design and implement partnership projects with employers and community organizations.
• Develop member leaders who engage their communities on health issues.
• Identify strategies to resolve member issues in work life, medical training, and hospital governance.
• Plan and execute region-specific community programming.
• Coordinate with field teams to identify member interest in social justice and health equity issues.
• Attend coalition meetings and identify collaboration opportunities for CIR priorities.
• Track, analyze, and report on engagement efforts; provide recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Community organizing

Communication

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SEIU Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) in the Mid-Atlantic region seeks a Lead Community Relations and Engagement Coordinator to mobilize residents across Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Delaware and New Jersey on public health issues impacting their communities.

The role collaborates with CIR hospitals, community groups and elected officials to develop strategies, build member leaders, and plan region-specific programs while reporting to the Director of Community Relations and Engagement.