Community Engagement Consultant

Sentara Health•Hampton, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and implementing community outreach campaigns, workshops, forums, or other events. Coordinates all aspects of event management including planning, staging, logistics, promotions and vendors. Enhances the Sentara brand through reputation building with community leaders, legislators and other key influencers. Identifies key community offerings, opportunities and events where the company should be represented. Identifies entities, populations and segments where we should be associated and develops relationships with those entities. Develops databases of groups that can be used for outreach as these groups would serve as company ambassadors. Serves as a relationship manager with ambassador populations. Assists in identifying opportunities for key memberships, sponsorships and grant giving associated with corporate social responsibility. Assists in the administration of the funding for these opportunities. Represents the company at key events emphasizing those that are healthcare related, corporate social responsibility focused, community oriented and/or demonstrating the healthcare economic impact in communities. Must be willing to travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree + 5 years of experience in community outreach and engagement, public relations, and event planning required.
Experience in hosting and developing community events.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in digital applications and databases.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to elicit support and enthusiasm from corporate executives, managers, employees and supporting departments to effectively implement corporate vision and mission.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public policy, public health, healthcare administration or business preferred.
Solid knowledge of healthcare industry is desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and implementing community outreach campaigns, workshops, forums, or other events.
Coordinating all aspects of event management including planning, staging, logistics, promotions and vendors.
Enhancing the Sentara brand through reputation building with community leaders, legislators and other key influencers.
Identifying key community offerings, opportunities and events where the company should be represented.
Identifying entities, populations and segments where we should be associated and developing relationships with those entities.
Developing databases of groups that can be used for outreach as these groups would serve as company ambassadors.
Serving as a relationship manager with ambassador populations.
Assisting in identifying opportunities for key memberships, sponsorships and grant giving associated with corporate social responsibility.
Assisting in the administration of the funding for these opportunities.
Representing the company at key events emphasizing those that are healthcare related, corporate social responsibility focused, community oriented and/or demonstrating the healthcare economic impact in communities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met