What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist position at Advance Community Health?
Why Join Advance Community Health
Life in the Triangle, with the Atlantic Ocean only two hours to the east and the Blue Ridge Mountains 3.5 hours to the west, living and working in the Triangle area gives you the best life has to offer. Advance Community Health (ACH) proudly offers employment opportunities in multiple locations throughout the Triangle, including Raleigh, Apex, Cary, and Fuquay-Varina!
Our Raleigh office, conveniently located less than 6 minutes from the heart of Downtown Raleigh, gives you easy access to some of the best food and entertainment the Triangle has to offer! No matter who you are, the Triangle offers everything you need to live a happy, fulfilling life!
Position Summary
The Community Engagement Manager will lead efforts to engage with the community and build strong, authentic relationships that foster trust, awareness, and understanding of our healthcare services. This role will oversee all community outreach initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational goals and address the health needs of our target populations.
Benefits Offered
- Company paid Medical for Employee and two dependents.
- Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401K participation
- All employees receive their Birthday Off
- One Floating Holiday
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a community engagement strategy to promote healthcare services and build strong relationships with local organizations, patients, and community groups.
- Identify and establish partnerships with community leaders, healthcare organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to extend our outreach efforts.
- Organize and participate in community events, health fairs, and other outreach initiatives to increase awareness of healthcare services.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications personnel to develop resources, such as flyers, newsletters, and online content, to share with the community.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement programs, adjusting strategies based on feedback and results.
- Track and report on key engagement metrics to measure impact and improve future strategies.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Health, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in community outreach or engagement, preferably in healthcare or non-profit sectors.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Knowledge of local health issues and community needs.
- Excellent communication, event planning, and project management skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Community Engagement Specialist (2)
- A-Team Ambassadors
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities, as listed in this position description, are not exhaustive. The Organization, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills and/or education will also be considered, so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Organization, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.
