Community Coordinator, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC) is seeking a Community Coordinator. Under the direction of the Director of Training & Outreach, the Community Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the Bureau’s efforts to provide education and lead community-based outreach activities, as well as direct testing outreach interventions, coordinating with stakeholders to provide education and link individuals to necessary services.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal skills with at least one year of increasing responsibility in the planning, coordination of community events.
• Experience in outreach, designing and conducting educational needs assessment.
• Knowledge of basic data management, analysis, outreach and reporting methods.
• Excellent skills in presentation, organization, and written and oral communication.
• Be available during weekends & evenings for events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and distribute the TB Action Newsletter, Bureau newsletter and NYC TB Coalition Newsletter quarterly to stakeholders.
• Assist in linkage to care services for patients with no insurance.
• Manage TB webpage & TB social media account.
• Assist in submission of educational materials to agencies communication unit
• Assist in training & outreach strategies for TB awareness campaigns and community engagement initiatives to elevate TB concerns.
• Assist in conducting evaluations with patients and partners to evaluate outreach effectiveness and inform program improvements.
• Prepare and deliver TB presentations internal & external stakeholders.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of outreach and training efforts such as community and provider education, targeted materials distribution and education/empowerment of partner organizations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including community-based organizations.
• Participate in special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees