Community Engagement Coordinator

ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) is responsible for working with Erie’s corporate Associate Director of Community Engagement to develop and implement a community outreach plan to maintain and deepen Erie’s community ties in Garfield Park, in alignment with organizational priorities and the local Community Engagement Plan. The CEC will be the face of Erie Family Health Centers in the Garfield Park community at the grassroots level, serving as Erie’s liaison and ambassador within the Sankofa Wellness Village, building relationships with community partners and residents while representing Erie at events and initiatives. This role will support patient growth, connect community members to services, and strengthen Erie’s presence in the West Side wellness ecosystem. Erie Family Health Centers provides high quality affordable care to support healthier people, families, and communities, delivering holistic care to help every member of the family stay healthy and active from infancy through adulthood, regardless of their insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Erie Family Health Centers is a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent required.
1+ years’ experience managing community engagement activities or other relevant professional experience in community relations, communications, and project management.
Direct, current knowledge of Garfield Park’s communities, human services organizations, and some key personnel is required.
Knowledgeable about the patient communities Erie serves, geographically and culturally.
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, remain adaptable, and understand project priorities in the context of multiple expectations.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or some college preferred.
Prior experience in health care, human services, and/or nonprofit organizations preferred.
Knowledge of community health services, public health or related fields desired.
Ability to produce clear, structured, articulate, and compelling communications for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a community engagement plan for Erie in Garfield Park that aligns with the organization’s Community Engagement Plan and other organizational priorities.
Identify key community stakeholders and collaborate with Erie colleagues to ensure these relationships are consistently and appropriately staffed.
Identify and develop relationships with staff from peer service providers to ensure that partner organizations are aware of Erie’s services and that Erie staff and patients are aware of other health and human services/resources.
Plan and manage outreach events in West Side communities, including logistics, vendors, registration, itineraries, and promotional materials.
Utilize technology and tools to track engagement efforts and support reporting of outcome goals and metrics.
Represent Erie externally at meetings and events, provide relevant information and appropriate follow-up, and serve as an advocate for Erie’s mission and the needs of our patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
High-quality health care plans
Generous time off benefits
Retirement benefits
Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare
401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary
Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO
8 paid holidays
Annual merit increases
Room for growth and career advancement