Community Engagement Partner

Medica•,

5d•$62,700 - $94,080•Remote

About The Position

The Community Engagement Partner supports Medica’s community presence by building relationships with county partners, community organizations, and local stakeholders. The role communicates Medica programs, services, and member-focused initiatives, and supports engagement activities across assigned service areas. It gathers community feedback, supports outreach, and helps coordinate community-based initiatives. The position applies developing decision-making authority and growing subject matter knowledge to improve community understanding and help connect members with services. Other duties may be assigned. The role represents Medica at community meetings, events, and outreach activities; shares accurate and accessible information about programs, care options, and member resources; supports communications related to regulatory or product updates; and coordinates logistics and documentation for engagement activities. It also supports stakeholder engagement and readiness assessments in current and expansion service areas under senior staff guidance, and coordinates with internal partners so community activities align with program, regulatory, and operational expectations. This is a remote role. Candidates must reside in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro area or surrounding suburbs and must be willing to travel throughout the Minnesota regional area. The full salary grade is $62,700–$107,500, with a typical hiring range of $62,700–$94,080. Medica offers a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401(k) contributions, caregiver services, and other benefits. Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at application.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in county relations, public health, social services, community outreach, or advocacy.
Willingness to travel throughout the Minnesota regional area to attend public events, including indoor and outdoor venues in all weather conditions and events during evenings and weekends.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Access to a reliable vehicle; mileage, parking, and travel expenses are reimbursed.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) and virtual platforms (WebEx and Zoom).
Understanding of Healthy Communities principles and community health dynamics.
Must reside in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro area or surrounding suburbs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; work visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

At least 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.
Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Engage regularly with community organizations to support collaboration and shared goals.
Represent Medica at community meetings, events, and outreach activities to build trust and visibility.
Communicate information about Medica programs, services, and offerings clearly and accessibly.
Provide internal teams with feedback about community needs, concerns, and emerging trends.
Share information about Medica programs, care options, and member resources.
Support communications related to regulatory or product updates and tailor engagement messages to community context and priorities.
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistent and compliant messaging.
Prepare for and coordinate community events, stakeholder meetings, and outreach initiatives.
Track community calendars, partnership opportunities, and community or county expectations.
Support event and initiative logistics, planning, and communications.
Document engagement outcomes and insights to inform future strategies.
Support stakeholder engagement in current and expansion service areas under senior staff guidance.
Gather and organize community partner information for readiness assessments and communicate local needs relevant to expansion planning.
Build familiarity with community organizations to support collaboration over time.
Coordinate with internal partners to align engagement activities with program, regulatory, and operational expectations.
Share insights and updates with colleagues, respond to internal requests about local community dynamics, and contribute to team processes by following procedures and suggesting improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.