Community Liaison

Wider Circle•Bloomfield, 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 relationships with local organizations and residents, generating referrals, and enrolling community members in Wider Circle’s health, wellness, and social services. This is a full-time temporary position projected to run through the end of 2026, with the potential to become permanent. The Community Liaison works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment. The role requires daily travel between community sites, reliable transportation, strong knowledge of the Essex County community, and the ability to build trust and clearly explain Wider Circle’s services. Compensation is $22.50–$24.50 per hour, with performance-based incentive bonuses.

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 independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where plans may change.
Resilience and self-motivation to pursue opportunities and continue outreach despite setbacks.
Proven relationship-building skills and the ability to earn 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 senior centers, physician offices, or community organizations in the area.
Comfort using CRM systems and Google Suite to document work in spreadsheets.
Confidence using technology for virtual meetings and communicating with colleagues through internal 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.
Develop a list of community leads beyond the starter list provided by Wider Circle.
Maintain a regular cadence of meetings and interactions with community organizations, learn about their needs, and align Wider Circle’s 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’s services.
Meet community members and help them sign up for services.
Identify adults who could benefit from Wider Circle’s services.
Meet weekly targets for community organization visits and maintain accurate, same-day records of every visit.
Build ongoing 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.