Outreach Coordinator

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community‑based strategies that promote HIV/STI/HCV testing and prevention. The role emphasizes client‑centered, sex‑positive, and wellness‑based approaches to sexual health, and includes supervision of an Outreach Specialist/Assistant, event oversight, social media guidance, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Outreach Strategy & Event Coordination: Develop and implement an annual outreach plan with goals, benchmarks, and evaluation metrics; coordinate community‑based, venue‑based, and digital outreach; plan special events in LGBTQ+ spaces, nightlife venues, and high‑impact locations; advise on social‑media and app‑based outreach; partner with consumers, advisory groups, and external stakeholders; ensure inclusive, culturally competent messaging.
• Supervision & Program Oversight: Directly supervise and mentor the Outreach Specialist/Assistant; manage outreach deliverables and track progress toward contractual goals; maintain detailed records and reports in compliance with program and funding requirements; collaborate on budget development and resource utilization; establish and maintain formal community partnerships.
• Client Engagement & Support: Provide HIV counseling and testing per NYS Public Health Law; deliver pre‑ and post‑test STI counseling for syphilis, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, and chlamydia; ensure linkage to care for positive results; support client navigation to treatment and care services.
• Compliance, Training & Professional Development: Participate in triad and continuous quality improvement meetings; attend GMHC‑U training and other professional development opportunities; ensure outreach activities comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and public health best practices.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Public Health, Social Work, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in HIV prevention services, community outreach, health education, or related fields.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or outreach teams.
• Strong knowledge of HIV, STIs, PrEP/PEP, harm reduction, and sex‑positive health strategies.
• Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and weekends as required.
• Spanish bilingual highly preferred.
• Certificate of attendance for PrEP/nPEP training and/or Phlebotomy Certification.
• Experience conducting HIV/STI counseling and testing.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and LGBTQ+ health disparities.
• Experience with mobile testing units, nightlife outreach, or digital health engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with electronic data tracking systems; strong data‑entry accuracy; familiarity with social‑media and app‑based outreach strategies.

Work Environment & Schedule

This full‑time position requires on‑site work at the designated office with mandatory presence during scheduled hours. Duties involve both in‑person and virtual collaboration. Availability for late afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekend hours is required, as is participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event.

Physical Demands

• Routine sitting, standing, and client counseling sessions.
• Performing venipuncture and finger‑stick procedures, requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Occasional lifting of testing kits, medical supplies, or outreach materials up to 25 lb.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Successful candidates will thrive in a racially and gender‑diverse environment, demonstrate a commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace, and show awareness of the concerns and needs of the diverse communities served by GMHC. Commitment to promoting equity and social justice is essential.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000 – $65,000 (depending on experience).