LOCATION: Newark, Dover or Irvington, NJ (Hybrid office)
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time – 37.5 hours/week
ANNUAL SALARY: $65K
JOB SUMMARY:
This position reports to the Chief External Affairs & Operations Officer. The Community Outreach Coordinator facilitates internal and external relationships to maximize our program outreach efforts and ensure that we are represented at community-based events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Lead the planning and execution of community health fairs, health education events, and other community-based initiatives throughout our eight-county service area.
- Institute a community events outreach plan, including all public-facing programs.
- Coordinate event staffing schedules with program supervisors and the Community Alignment Specialists.
- Promote internal collaboration among our programs for external initiatives and relationship building.
- Represent the Partnership at community events and on committees to grow our constituent base and promote program referrals.
- Cultivate community partners and volunteers for the organization to support grassroots community outreach efforts.
- Responsible for utilizing the constituent database and ensuring timely communication with community partners.
- Create and implement organization-wide community outreach materials and an event protocol for all staff.
- Create standardized event promotion plans for the program staff to maximize community event attendance.
- Must occasionally work nights and weekends as needed. (Approximately 1 – 2 times per month. The need varies by season.)
- Handle additional outreach activities as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, an Associate’s Degree with strong relevant experience will be considered. Nonprofit administration, communications, or project management degree a plus.
- Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience in direct community outreach, relationship development, communications, or nonprofit sector.
- Community event/outreach management experience is required.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and database software.
- Excellent writing, planning, and verbal communication skills are a must.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills are required.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, diverse professional environment and manage competing priorities.
- Familiarity with public health-related messaging and cultural competency are a must.
- Highly collaborative style, skilled at relationship and consensus building.
- Strong initiative and follow through with an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
- Local travel within our region and across our three office locations is required.
All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of PMCH’s Immunization Policy.