Community Engagement Coordinator $3000 Signing Bonus

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy • Richland, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in increasing awareness and understanding of Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s programs and services. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing the outreach strategies and initiatives that promote the agency’s mission and connect individuals, families, and community partners to available support services as well as promote awareness of these services. This position raises awareness about the various services offered by Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, including hospice, palliative care, bereavement, grief support, crisis intervention, and Cork’s Place Kids Grief Center. This position will be responsible for organizing and facilitating the outreach efforts of the agency.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree. Equivalent education and experience are considered.
• Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience.
• Proven experience in delivering community education, outreach, or marketing - preferably within the healthcare or hospice industry.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for outreach and community events.
• Must be able to drive independently to community locations as part of regular job duties.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using various digital tools and social media platforms for marketing and communication purposes.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Maintain reliable personal transportation.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
• Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization, declinations, or approved accommodations as applicable.
• Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
• Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrate support and adherence to the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Knowledge of hospice care, palliative care, end-of-life services, and related healthcare regulations.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with the ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Developing, coordinating, and implementing outreach strategies and initiatives.
• Promoting the agency’s mission and connecting individuals, families, and community partners to available support services.
• Raising awareness about hospice, palliative care, bereavement, grief support, crisis intervention, and Cork’s Place Kids Grief Center.
• Organizing and facilitating the outreach efforts of the agency.
• Participating in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
• Maintaining knowledge of and complying with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
• Protecting patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines.
• Completing agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
• Completing ongoing education, policy reviews, and training by designated deadlines.
• Maintaining current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English fluently.
• Being available to work as assigned or scheduled.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation each pay period based on hours worked.
• Sick Leave accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
• Wellness Days: Employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days after completion of the 90-day introductory period.
• Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
• Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
• One (1) paid Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day) annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
• Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• Discounted rate for Air Ambulance (Life Flight).
• Retirement 401(K) Plan: Employees may contribute upon hire; employer matching of up to 5% begins the following January or June depending on hire date after 1 year of employment.
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions. (Subject to change based on IRS rates)
• Premium Pay: Bilingual (Spanish) pay premium (subject to proficiency verification through ALTA language services).
• Certifications: Certification-based premium pay, as applicable and approved.
• Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after one (1) year of employment.
• Professional Development: Access to continuing education through platforms such as Relias Learning and CAPC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree