Community Engagement Coordinator

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Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles! 

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. 

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: 

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.


• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.


• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!


• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Coordinator, Community Engagement, plays a vital role in fostering strong connections between our organization and the local community. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement strategies to engage and empower community members, stakeholders, and volunteers. You will collaborate with various departments and community partners to promote our mission, programs, and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for community development.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Winning skills and behaviors for success

• Successfully 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 to 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. Collaborate with the larger prevention team to align messaging to our services.


• 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.


• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

• Education:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Work Experience:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Experience:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency in using various communication and social media platforms to engage and connect with communities.
  
  
  • Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, a plus.
  
  
  • A valid driver’s license, auto insurance and clean driving record.
  
  
  
  


• Soft Skills:
  
  
  
  • Must be 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 about this community.
  
  
  • 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 on the lives of the people we serve.
  
  
  • 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 the following software/systems: word processing systems, spreadsheets, and Windows Operating System.
  
  
  
  


• Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  

STATEMENT OF INCLUSION: 

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate. 

Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.  

Going beyond the law’s requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Vivent Health encourages all interested persons to apply for this position, and we look forward to learning more about your unique background and qualifications. 

As a recipient of federal funding, Vivent Health will not hire nor enter a contractual relationship with any party debarred, suspended, or excluded from federal assistance programs. 

Pay Rate

Starting at $24.00/hourly (Depending on Experience)

Public Student Loan Forgiveness 

Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. 

Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: 

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service