The candidate must successfully achieve the following:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to build and nurture relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders

• Create, maintain and foster the partnerships to drive positive impact and company growth

• Manage community engagement activities and events in assigned territories in the Healthfirst service area

• Identify opportunities to tell the stories created by our community collaborations

• Create reports and present plans and status updates to senior organizational leaders

• Be a champion for documenting our teams impact consistently and accurately through storytelling

• Track partnerships and events in Salesforce

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify community needs and opportunities for engagement

• Plan and execute community events, initiatives, and programs to promote community involvement and well-being

• Act as a liaison between the company and the community, representing our organization in a positive and impactful manner

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and initiatives

• Provide support and guidance to community members seeking assistance or information related to our services

• Manage special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups

• Proven experience in community outreach, relationship-building, and/or community engagement

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Passion for making a positive impact in the community and driving meaningful change

• Ability to think strategically, to use data to inform decisions, and to solve problems and challenges creatively

• Project management skills with a proven ability to drive successful outcomes

• Proven ability to engage with leaders from across sectors, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds

• Ability to meet organizational objectives by leveraging appropriate internal and external partners

• Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Displays curiosity, intelligence, and ability to learn quickly with an eye toward the future

• Knowledge of local community resources and organizations

• Strong community ties and relationships within the community

• 4-5 years of experience in New York-based community relations

• Ability to meet key organizational priorities through community partnerships and relationships

• Demonstrated professionalism in public spheres to represent Healthfirst in the target communities

• Must be willing and able to travel throughout Queens and Nassau

• Must be willing to work nights and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) events as needed

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of New Yorks health insurance marketplace

• Access to a motor vehicle, valid drivers license & proof of insurance

• Bilingual

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.