Community Engagement Specialist

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Connect EmblemHealth with communities by working through community partners to develop events and opportunities that promote growth.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for EmblemHealth in the community and execute events.
• Generate event-related lists and data management, handle administrative tasks such as requesting and submitting sponsorship proposals, invoices, and managing inventory like giveaways.
• Interact professionally with community partners, representing the brand and the business interests.
• Maintain communication with clinical partners, hospitals, FQHCs, and providers supporting community engagement efforts.
• Identify, assess, and develop community assets for collaboration.
• Guide partners in creating optimal opportunities for the company.
• Prepare weekly and monthly event calendars, reports on health initiatives and outcomes, and order supplies for events.
• Prepare weekly calendars of appointments and opportunities.
• Report progress on initiatives through data dashboards and presentations.
• Partner with internal teams to execute the enterprise mission in communities.
• Coordinate with Sales teams to maximize events for growth and retention.
• Coordinate with Care Management to execute programs impacting members' health.
• Identify opportunities through community partnerships to support health measures and build a network of community leaders and organizations for health disparity expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Communications or a related field.
• 2-3+ years of relevant, professional work experience.
• Working knowledge of and experience with the New York metro area and its diverse communities.
• Experience in community building, event programming, marketing, or sales.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all audience levels.
• Knowledge of New York's health insurance marketplace, products, and industry.
• Basic knowledge of community relations programming with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to build and strengthen community relationships across multiple geographies within the New York metro area.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines with prompt and clear responses.
• Experience in community engagement within diverse geographies.
• Excellent team collaboration skills and ability to build coalitions internally and externally.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island.
• Willingness and ability to work off-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice to Have

• Additional experience or specialized training in lieu of degree.

Benefits & Perks

• Requisition ID: 1000002556
• Hiring Range: $48,600-$83,160