Community Action Coordinator

Public Health Solutions • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Queens Healthy Start Program Manager, the Community Action Coordinator (CAC) will be the primary lead for the Community Consortium under the maternal and child health program, Queens Healthy Start (QHS). The Community Action Coordinator will lead the QATF meetings, establish new partnerships in the community and facilitate the implementation of a shared agenda created by the collaborative partners of the Community Consortium. They will lead the group in developing an annual strategic plan by gathering and analyzing data to help identify community health needs and bringing awareness and action to the elimination of disparities in birth outcomes for pregnant women of color in the QHS service area. This program is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) therefore the position is available by the provision of federal funds.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in community organizing, strategic planning, and supporting cross-sector partnerships.
• Able to travel to various partner sites across South Queens including Far Rockaway.
• Experience in public health and community development in urban, underserved neighborhoods.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred (Spanish or Haitian Creole), but monolingual English speakers are also encouraged to apply.
• Passion for birth justice and disparities in maternal and infant health
• Outgoing personality, comfortable engaging community members and elected officials to advance the goals of Queens Healthy Start and comfortable with public speaking.
• Ability to be non-judgmental and establish trusting relationships; good problem solving, listening and practical skills; demonstrates maturity, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.
• Preference given to candidates that reside in South Queens.
• Open to working evening hours and weekends when necessary.
• Shows respect and sensitivity with individuals of differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.
• Great attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and stay organized as well as work as a contributing member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead/facilitate bi-monthly QATF meetings, virtually or in person.
• Facilitate the bi-monthly executive team meetings in collaboration with the QATF executive team members.
• Conduct continuous targeted outreach to community partners and local community groups, agencies, and organizations to identify partners and build a cross-sector Consortium.
• Work with partners to identify, recruit, and retain community residents to participate in the Consortium.
• Coordinate training for Consortium members in skills such as community-based participatory research, data analysis, and asset mapping and on topics such as toxic stress, trauma-informed care, and health insurance enrollment and others QATF has selected.
• Provide guidance and lead QATF in selecting a common agenda, shared measures, and mutually reinforcing activities.
• Represent QHS and QATF at outreach events and stakeholder meetings.
• Manage the QHS social media account by designing content, scheduling posts, and engaging with followers.
• Work with PHS Communications team to develop the QATF monthly newsletter and awareness month email campaigns.
• Plan and organize large-scale events such as awareness events, focus groups, town halls, health, and educational sessions, and outreach events.
• Work with PHS Evaluation team to design and implement evaluation activities for the Consortium.
• Represent Queens Healthy Start with elected officials.
• Draft reports regarding grant activities and program evaluation and outcomes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Queens Healthy Start Program Manager.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree