Community Engagement Coordinator

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Providence, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator is a vital member of the backbone agency responsible for stakeholder and resident engagement and participation; community building; identification of assets and needs; assessment of community impact through collecting data and supporting funding deliverables and the goals of the Providence 02905 Health Equity Zone (HEZ). The Community Engagement Coordinator is primarily responsible for work that is related to the deliverables, expectations and data collection of funding for HEZ related activities. Additionally, flexibility to attend community events to further build relationships with existing HEZ partners, recruitment of new organizations, individuals and other stakeholders, disseminating information and collecting data; scheduling and facilitating HEZ meetings and attending RIDOH meetings as necessary outlined in the project. Works in collaboration with the HEZ Project Director to ensure progress toward initiative activities and goals are met.

Requirements

Formal education, or relevant certification and/or a minimum of 3 years related experience in community engagement
Critical thinking and writing skills
Creativity and flexibility in meeting changing priorities and demands
Attention to detail
Identifying and resolving obstacles to improvement/goals
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Familiarity with the 02905 area and/or goals of the HEZ initiative
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to provide culturally competent services
Experience building and maintaining relationships internally and externally with community partners
Demonstrated ability to organize self and others
Ability to work independently and to take initiative; to prioritize and to proceed logically
Ability to become Community Health Worker Certified in Rhode Island within 12 months
Ability to work within Microsoft platforms
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

Stakeholder and resident engagement and participation
Community building
Identification of assets and needs
Assessment of community impact through collecting data
Supporting funding deliverables and the goals of the Providence 02905 Health Equity Zone (HEZ)
Work related to the deliverables, expectations and data collection of funding for HEZ related activities
Attend community events to further build relationships with existing HEZ partners
Recruitment of new organizations, individuals and other stakeholders
Disseminating information and collecting data
Scheduling and facilitating HEZ meetings
Attending RIDOH meetings as necessary outlined in the project
Ensure progress toward initiative activities and goals are met in collaboration with the HEZ Project Director