Community Liaison

Wider Circle•City of East Orange, NJ

14d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Wider Circle is hiring a Community Liaison to represent the organization in Essex County and other areas of Northern New Jersey, including Bergen and Hudson Counties. The role focuses on building trusted local partnerships and enrolling community members in Wider Circle’s health, wellness, and social services. The position is full-time and temporary, projected to run through the end of 2026, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent role. The Community Liaison develops relationships with community organizations, identifies adults who could benefit from Wider Circle’s services, and helps individuals sign up. The role requires regular travel between community sites, independent outreach, reliable same-day documentation, and weekly communication of field insights. The position is based in Essex County, with consideration for candidates in Hudson and Bergen Counties. Standard mileage reimbursement rates apply.

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 may change week to week.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Resilience and persistence when facing challenges or slow periods.
Self-motivation and initiative in identifying opportunities.
Ability to build relationships and earn trust quickly.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain a program clearly to a stranger in two minutes or less.
Represent Wider Circle’s 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, managed care, or a similar area.
Existing relationships with senior centers, physician offices, or community organizations in the area.
Comfort using CRM tools and Google Suite to document work in spreadsheets.
Confidence using technology to attend virtual meetings and communicate with colleagues through channels such as Google Chat or Slack.

Responsibilities

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