What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER - EVENTS PLANNER position at Apicha Community Health Center?
Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations.
Position Summary
The Community Engagement Manager – Events Planner will help lead Apicha CHC’s community programs and engage communities in Western Queens. This role involves building partnerships with community leaders, planning and managing events, and promoting the importance of health care in the community. The manager will also supervise staff and collaborate with other teams at Apicha CHC.
The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
Event Management
- Plan and organize events to promote Apicha CHC and increase access to medical care.
- Handle logistics planning and implementation for community events, including finding locations, purchasing supplies, and managing event details.
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and key stakeholders.
- Partner with local organizations to raise awareness of Apicha’s services.
- Represent Apicha CHC at events and meetings in the community.
Outreach and Community Engagement
- Promote Apicha CHC’s medical and other services to ensure they are well known and meet the needs of the community.
- Work with other community organizations and leaders to raise awareness of health issues impacting Asian and Pacific Islander Communities.
- Ensure that services are accessible and culturally appropriate for Asian American and Pacific Islanders.
- Create and implement outreach plans to reach target goals.
- Gather clients and patients feedback to improve services and practices.
- Lead efforts to get feedback (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to better serve community needs.
People Management:
- Help recruit, hire, train, and support new staff.
- Hold regular staff meetings, monitor progress, ensure staff complete work.
Project Management:
- Manage budgets, track progress, and ensure goals are met.
- Identify and address any challenges that come up in operations.
Compliance
- Ensure that programs reach the intended audiences and meet goals.
- Monitor and improve the quality of services to improve health outcomes.
- Submit reports and maintain accurate data records on time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health education, or a related field. A degree in another field with 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted. High school diploma with 8 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
- Knowledge of issues affecting AAPI and communities in Western Queens.
- Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- Fluency in one or more Asian or Pacific Islander languages is a plus.
- Ability to work outside of traditional 9-5 office hours including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a team environment.
- Creative, independent, and able to work well with others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to use public transportation.
At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.
