Community Liaison

Wider Circle•East Orange, NJ

4d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Wider Circle is hiring a Community Liaison to represent the company in Essex County and other areas of Northern New Jersey, including Bergen and Hudson Counties. The role builds awareness of Wider Circle’s Connect for Life® program, which brings neighbors together for health, wellness, and social activities intended to improve mental and physical health. The Community Liaison develops local partnerships and helps community members enroll in Wider Circle services. This is a full-time temporary position projected to run through the end of 2026, with potential to convert to a permanent role. The position is based in Essex County, NJ, with consideration given to candidates in Hudson and Bergen Counties. Reliable transportation is required for daily travel between community sites; standard mileage reimbursement rates apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Based in Essex County, NJ; consideration is given to candidates in Hudson and Bergen Counties.
Reliable transportation for daily travel between community sites; standard mileage reimbursement rates apply.
Strong knowledge of the Essex County community.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where plans may change from week to week.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Resilience and persistence when facing closed doors or slow weeks.
Self-motivation and initiative in finding new 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 maintaining conversations with colleagues through internal communication 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 organizations and contacts.
Maintain 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 community members, identify adults who could benefit from the services, and help them sign up.
Meet weekly targets for community organization visits and maintain accurate same-day visit records.
Develop 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.