Community Engagement Coordinator

About This Role

This role is designed to develop and implement strategies for engaging and empowering community members, stakeholders, and volunteers. It involves promoting the organization's mission and programs through community partnerships and events.

Responsibilities

• Convey the mission and vision of Vivent Health with a focus on community HIV education and prevention
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to connect with various stakeholders, including community members, organizations, and local businesses
• Implement outreach prevention education, harm reduction, and HIV/HCV/STI counselling, testing and referral (CTR) services
• Build and maintain relationships with key community partners, such as local universities, nonprofits, government agencies, and other relevant organizations
• Organize and facilitate community events and activities to promote awareness, prevention services and collaboration
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop engaging content for social media platforms, fliers, brochures, and other communication strategies
• Track and measure the impact of community engagement efforts, regularly reporting on key metrics and providing recommendations for improvement
• Stay informed about community trends, issues, and resources to adapt engagement strategies and ensure relevance and effectiveness
• Maintain complete and organized records of all meetings and events

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or 2-4 years of work experience in community engagement, event planning, and/or social media management, preferably with a prevention and/or public health focus
• Proficiency in using various communication and social media platforms
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance and clean driving record
• Willing and able to travel within and throughout Wisconsin
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and/or an eagerness to learn
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong comfort level in discussing issues of sexuality, orientation, gender, and sex
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and inspire community members and colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Passion for community engagement and a genuine desire to make a positive impact
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of community development principles, practices, and current trends
• Ability to type along with a working knowledge of word processing systems, spreadsheets, and Windows Operating System

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2-4 years of work experience in community engagement, event planning, and/or social media management
• 2-4 years of work experience in community engagement, event planning, and/or social media management, preferably with a prevention and/or public health focus

Nice to Have

• Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues
• Bilingual

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits