Community Engagement Coordinator, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health

City of New York • New York, NY

20h • $62,868 - $72,298 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) aims to eliminate racial and other inequities that lead to premature mortality. CHECW collaborates with community, faith-based, and healthcare organizations to address health inequities across community and healthcare systems, focusing on social determinants of health. The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health, part of CHECW, works to improve access to quality, culturally appropriate primary care, strengthen partnerships with the NYC healthcare system, and advance policies to close racial equity gaps. This bureau seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to connect with community partners, promote health services, resources, and education, and contribute to policy, planning, program, and research interventions that enhance access to affordable, high-quality primary care with a strong emphasis on health equity.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years community work experience.
• Demonstrated capability to lead implementation of special community level initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills and highly detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively establish and maintain working relationships with community groups.
• Ability to communicate in a second language.
• Familiarity with Bronx communities and local community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and provide support to bureau meetings, prepare agendas, materials and notes for meetings as assigned including meetings with external stakeholders.
• Manage Assistant Commissioner's calendar which includes following-up with confirmations, promptly handling requests for meetings, rescheduling meetings as necessary and ensuring calendar and cancellations are distributed timely to participants
• Engage with community partners to promote health services, resources, and education.
• Develop and maintain relationships with a broad variety of community partners.
• Support program development, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate community events, workshops, and presentations to promote healthy behaviors.
• Represent the Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health at health fairs, meetings, and other external events occurring throughout the community.
• Deliver presentations and workshops to diverse audiences throughout the community.
• Maintain and report data that demonstrate community activities and results.
• Prepare program progress reports and evaluation reports.
• Participate in public health emergency response, as needed.
• Support Bureau-wide programs and initiatives.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

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