Community Liaison

Wider Circle•Newark, NJ

10d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Wider Circle is hiring a Community Liaison to represent the company in Essex County and other parts of Northern New Jersey, including Bergen and Hudson Counties. The role focuses on building trusted relationships with community organizations and helping individuals enroll in Wider Circle services. The position is full-time and temporary, projected to run through the end of 2026, with the potential to become permanent. The Community Liaison develops local partnerships, organizes and attends community engagement activities, establishes referral channels, identifies people who may benefit from Wider Circle’s services, and supports sign-ups. The role involves frequent field travel between community sites, regular partner interactions, and timely documentation of visits. The liaison also shares local insights with the Wider Circle team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Based in Essex County, New Jersey; consideration is given to candidates in Hudson and Bergen Counties.
Reliable transportation for daily travel between community sites.
Strong knowledge of the Essex County community.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where plans can change week to week.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Resilience and persistence when facing setbacks or slow periods.
Self-motivation and initiative in identifying opportunities.
Proven relationship-building ability and comfort meeting new people and earning trust quickly.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain a program clearly to a stranger in two minutes or less.
Ability to represent Wider Circle’s core values: Never Break a Promise, Be Transparent, Care Deeply, Foster a Sense of Belonging, Be Accountable, and Embrace Diversity.

Nice To Haves

Community-building or healthcare sales experience, such as in Medicare/Medicaid, home health, or managed care.
Existing relationships with local senior centers, physician offices, or community organizations.
Comfort using CRM systems and Google Suite to document work in spreadsheets.
Confidence using technology for virtual meetings and communicating with colleagues through channels such as Google Chat or Slack.

Responsibilities

Build partnerships through in-person outreach to senior centers, physician offices, hospitals, faith and civic organizations, food pantries, public housing, and local insurance brokers.
Develop the starter lead list by identifying additional community opportunities and organizations.
Establish regular meetings and interactions with community organizations, learn their needs, and align Wider Circle offerings to provide support.
Plan and lead community engagement activities or attend partner-hosted gatherings to present Wider Circle’s services.
Establish direct referral channels from community-based organizations to Wider Circle services.
Meet individuals in the community, identify those who could benefit from Wider Circle’s services, and help them sign up.
Meet weekly targets for community organization visits and maintain accurate, same-day records of every visit.
Build lasting partnerships and serve as a consistent point of contact for partners.
Represent Wider Circle’s brand and share field intelligence with the team each week.