Community Council Coordinator
About The Position
The Community Council Coordinator plays a pivotal role in organizing, facilitating, and supporting community councils across assigned regions. This position advances the Board of Directors’ community outreach initiatives by strengthening relationships, fostering civic participation, and supporting community transformation efforts. The Coordinator engages and mobilizes community members, identifies and develops resident leaders, and ensures council activities align with MHM’s broader goals related to health equity and community well-being. The ideal candidate is passionate about community development, grassroots engagement, and advancing equity across diverse, multicultural communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- At least three (3) years of experience in community engagement, advocacy, organizing, or related work.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings, building relationships, and mobilizing groups for action.
- Experience working with marginalized communities and addressing health/social inequities.
- Fluent in English.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Development, or related field preferred.
- Experience in community organizing or grassroots leadership development.
- Conflict mediation skills and experience resolving group dynamics.
- Spanish bilingual highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and recruit community members, leaders, and stakeholders to participate in community councils.
- Develop and implement engagement strategies that ensure diverse, equitable, and inclusive representation.
- Build relationships that support grassroots involvement and community transformation.
- Support the facilitation of council meetings, discussions, and decision-making processes.
- Foster an environment where all voices are respected and included.
- Act as a liaison between community councils and MHM leadership, ensuring concerns and recommendations are communicated effectively.
- Mediate and resolve conflicts within councils or among members when necessary.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to align community initiatives with MHM’s strategic goals, vision, and health equity priorities.
- Support community-led advocacy efforts addressing social and health inequities.
- Develop strong partnerships with organizations, stakeholders, and grassroots groups.
- Assist in assessing the impact of council activities; identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare reports, updates, and progress summaries for leadership and relevant stakeholders.
- Support strategic initiatives by collecting community insights and synthesizing input for planning and decision-making.
- Assist with planning and coordinating community meetings, engagement events, advocacy efforts, and board-related outreach.
- Support community council activities across multiple regions, including scheduling, logistics, and preparation.
- Maintain documentation, meeting notes, and tracking systems for community interactions.
- Adjust to changing priorities, objectives, and community needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
