Community Engagement Partner

Medica•Minnetonka, MN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Engagement Partner is the face and voice of Medica and its Medicaid program. This is a highly visible role, with an emphasis on maintaining and developing organizational relationships. The Community Engagement Partner will be responsible for both establishing and continuing to build partnerships and meaningful relationships with organizations throughout the Twin Cities, MN metro, focusing on those organizations that support underrepresented populations served by Medica. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in county relations, public health, social services, community outreach, or advocacy.
Must be willing to travel throughout the Minnesota regional area to attend public events, consisting of indoor/outdoor venues in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends.
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Access to a reliable vehicle (mileage, parking, and travel expenses reimbursed).
Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in relationship management with providers, counties, and community health organizations
Solid understanding of healthcare and managed care, including Medicaid and Medicare.
Bilingual in Somali is highly desired, but not required
Previous healthcare experience
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
Cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse populations
Organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking capabilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and virtual platforms (WebEx, Zoom)
Understanding of Healthy Communities principles and community health dynamics

Responsibilities

Represent Medica at county meetings, health fairs, conferences, public forums, and community events.
Develop, organize, and facilitate meetings, discussion groups, and special events.
Identify and cultivate partnerships to expand outreach and strengthen relationships with counties and community partners.
Share insights and learnings with Medica leadership on issues important to counties and supporting organizations.
Maintain detailed records of member and county engagement, contacts, and outreach activities within Medica’s CRM platform.