Marketing, Event and Advocacy Coordinator

Peoples Community Health Clinic•Waterloo, IA

40d

About The Position

The Marketing, Events, and Advocacy Coordinator, under the direction of the CEO, is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing marketing, communications, advocacy, and engagement activities both internally and externally to support the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. (PCHC). This position plays a vital role in promoting awareness of the health center's services and impact, strengthening community relationships, and advancing the organization's advocacy priorities in support of health equity and access to care. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of PCHC.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Health, Public Policy, or related field or comparable level of experience required
With a bachelor's degree, a minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing, event coordination, or advocacy preferred
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills for both internal and external audiences.
Highly confident presenter and public speaker
Excellent organizational, time management, and project coordination skills.
Basic math and mathematical reasoning skills
Ability to change and adjust to new, different, or changing requirements by remaining effective under pressure, being open to new ideas, and successfully shifting priorities and tasks.
Proficient with digital media including website maintenance, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite applications
Proficient with social media including Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Skilled in working in a collaborative and team environment
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with social media management, content creation, website maintenance, and public engagement campaigns preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing and outreach strategies to promote health center programs, services and community health initiatives.
Support communication with marketing consultants, members of the media, PCHC administration, and the Marketing and Communications Committee.
Create engaging content for newsletters, press releases, flyers, service brochures, social media, annual reports, and website that reflect the organization's mission and values.
Maintain consistent branding across all platforms, ensuring compliance with HRSA and organizational standards.
Support internal communications to enhance staff awareness and engagement.
Monitor and analyze marketing metrics to measure impact and inform strategies.
Plan and coordinate community and organizational events, such as National Health Center Week, health fairs, outreach activities, appreciation days, and staff recognition events that increase community awareness and support the work of the Clinic and its mission.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support public health campaigns and local initiatives.
Manage event logistics including scheduling, vendor coordination, materials, and volunteer participation.
Develop promotional campaigns to promote awareness and strengthen community knowledge.
Represent the health center at local and regional events, coalitions, and outreach activities.
Support the organization's advocacy efforts by helping to communicate key policy priorities at the local, state, and federal levels.
Assist with developing advocacy materials such as fact sheets, talking points, and social media content related to health care and access to care.
Coordinate advocacy events and activities, including legislative visits, awareness campaigns, and community mobilization efforts.
Engage staff, patients, Board members, and community partners in advocacy initiatives that elevate the voices of underserved populations.
Track and share updates on relevant policy issues affecting community health centers and patients.
Collaborate with state and national primary care associations and advocacy networks to amplify health center messages.
Build and maintain positive relationships with community organizations, media outlets, local businesses, and public officials.
Assist with media relations and press opportunities highlighting the health center's community impact.
Support communications and recognition requirements tied to grants, partnerships, and sponsorships.
Maintain an annual marketing, events, and advocacy calendar.
Assist in developing and tracking budgets for related activities.
Ensure timely documentation and reporting of outreach and advocacy activities.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the organization.
Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with PCHC mission and philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic's resources.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new interns for the department
Oversees the daily workflow of the department
Provides constructive and timely feedback to interns