Community Development Coordinator I

Health Research, Inc. • Rochester, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Community Development Coordinator I to help carry out the mission and vision of the New York State Department of Health which is “to protect and promote health and well-being for all, building on a foundation of health equity”, with the vision that “New York is a healthy community of thriving individuals and families”. In this position, you will contribute to spearheading innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening and enhancing partnerships across New York State for the Office of Public Health. Your expertise in community engagement, coupled with your knowledge of public health resources and services will ensure initiatives that aim to improve community health outcomes, and reduce disparities are successful.
The Community Development Coordinator I will engage in various outreach strategies in New York State for the Community Engagement and Outreach Unit, which was designed to improve public health outcomes for prioritized populations by strengthening partnerships across New York State. The Community Development Coordinator I will coordinate initiatives and activities for the Office of Public Health, Regional Offices, and Local Health Departments by partnering with community-based organizations, workforce development institutions, rural health organizations, faith-based organizations, local governmental agencies, local businesses and/or community networks to ensure programs, and funding opportunities reach all New York communities. The incumbent will work collaboratively across the Office of Public Health to carry out community engagement best practices in the areas of communications, community capacity building, contract management support, and program development. The incumbent will engage in outreach strategies that encourage formation of new partnerships, as well as improve existing partnerships. The Community Development Coordinator I will also be responsible for communicating and providing guidance for NYS Department of Health emergency preparedness mandates and information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization that includes performing community development or economic development activities, providing community organizing and mobilization services, urban planning activities, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of community engagement or related experience (community organizing, community mobilization, nonprofit, urban planning etc.).
• At least three years of project oversight and contributing to the growth of community programs.
• At least two years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts or service agreements (development and review of bids, budgets, and work plans, and approval and tracking of expenditures).
• Demonstrated knowledge of community engagement and/or outreach initiatives.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of public health issues, emergency preparedness, health literacy and health equity.
• Experience developing and/or conducting workshops and providing trainings for people of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience supporting programs or initiatives designed to improve public health outcomes and access to services.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various outreach strategies in New York State for the Community Engagement and Outreach Unit.
• Coordinate initiatives and activities for the Office of Public Health, Regional Offices, and Local Health Departments by partnering with community-based organizations, workforce development institutions, rural health organizations, faith-based organizations, local governmental agencies, local businesses and/or community networks.
• Work collaboratively across the Office of Public Health to carry out community engagement best practices in the areas of communications, community capacity building, contract management support, and program development.
• Engage in outreach strategies that encourage formation of new partnerships, as well as improve existing partnerships.
• Communicate and provide guidance for NYS Department of Health emergency preparedness mandates and information.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level