Community Engagement Coordinator (Hybrid)

About the role

Erie Family Health Centers, a nationally recognized top workplace with 14 sites in Chicago and suburbs, is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator (CEC) to join the Community Engagement team. The CEC will work closely with Erie’s corporate Associate Director of Community Engagement to develop and implement a community outreach plan for Garfield Park, maintaining and deepening Erie’s community ties in alignment with organizational priorities and the local Community Engagement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a community engagement plan for Erie in Garfield Park that aligns with the organization’s Community Engagement Plan and other organizational priorities.
• Identify key community stakeholders and collaborate with Erie colleagues to ensure these relationships are consistently and appropriately staffed.
• Identify and develop relationships with staff from peer service providers to ensure that partner organizations are aware of Erie’s services and that Erie staff and patients are aware of other health and human services/resources.
• Plan and manage outreach events in West Side communities, including logistics, vendors, registration, itineraries, and promotional materials.
• Utilize technology and tools to track engagement efforts and support reporting of outcome goals and metrics.
• Represent Erie externally at meetings and events, provide relevant information and appropriate follow-up, and serve as an advocate for Erie’s mission and the needs of our patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school degree or equivalent required with three (3) years of community organizing experience; OR Associate’s degree or two years of college, with two (2) years of community organizing experience; OR Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college or university with one (1) year of community organizing experience.
• Experience Required: One (1) year experience managing community engagement activities or other relevant professional experience in community relations, communications, and project management.
• Prior experience in health care, human services, and/or nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• An individual with life experience on the West Side is preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Direct, current knowledge of Garfield Park’s communities, human services organizations, and some key personnel is required.
• Knowledge of community health services, public health or related fields is desired.
• Knowledgeable about the patient communities Erie serves, geographically and culturally.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, remain adaptable, and understand project priorities in the context of multiple expectations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint and Excel.

Benefits

Erie offers competitive salaries, high-quality health care plans, generous time off benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Erie employees are eligible for Erie’s Full Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending (FSA) for Health Care or Childcare. Retirement Programs: 401(k) program with Erie matching $0.50 for every $1.00 up to the first 5% of the employee’s biweekly salary. Annual Paid Time Off: starting at 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. Compensation is based on each candidate’s experience, skills, and education within the range identified for the role. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role will start at the entry level in the range.