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Position Purpose

The Community Engagement Outreach Coordinator is responsible for fostering positive relationships between our healthcare system and the community. This role involves planning and executing community outreach programs, managing public relations activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote our clinical services. Works closely with our Strategy team and Physician Liaisons to ensure our community engagement efforts align with our overall strategic goals. Key responsibilities include organizing events, developing outreach materials, and representing the organization at community meetings and events. Also responsible for tracking and reporting on the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives, as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.

What you will do

• Develop and implement community outreach programs

• Organize and coordinate community events and activities

• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders and organizations

• Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement efforts with organizational goals

• Track and report on the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives

• Respond to community inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner

• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses and organizations

• Work with Marketing and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging

• Prepare and deliver presentations to community groups and stakeholders

• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic plans for community engagement

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community relations or a similar role including responsibility for developing and implementing outreach programs

• Knowledge of local community dynamics and issues and familiarity with nonprofit organizations and community-based initiatives is preferred

• Valid driver’s license

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full time 40hr salaried

• Excellent benefits starting day one

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment.   We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.