Overview
Community Relations & External Affairs Coordinator — Vinfen Jobs in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA at CommonWealth Magazine
Community Relations & External Affairs Coordinator
The Community Relations and External Affairs Coordinator will be responsible for assisting in developing and fostering positive relationships with community organizations and members of the community through the creation and execution of Community Advisory / Accountability Boards for boththe Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) and the Restoration Center (MRC).Through regular communication, this person will deepen engagement and maintain regular communication with partners, advocacy groups as well as healthcare providers to foster trust, collaboration and shared vision.
Job Responsibilities
Works to develop, grow, and sustain Community Advisory/Accountability Boards (CAB) for the CBHCand MRC by identifying referral sources and following up on leads to serve on the CAB and execute theCAB’s vision, and providing administrative support.
Acts as a liaison within Vinfen and with external agencies on a regular basis, including but not limitedto community-based organizations, healthcare partners and providers, community organizers and advocacy groups and community advisory committees. Exercises discretion at all times when dealing with internal and external contacts.
Routinely attends identified community coalition meetings and occasionally staff tables at community events with some evenings or weekends required.
Deepens engagement and communication with partners, advocacy groups and healthcare providers tobuild trust, collaboration and shared vision.
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic
training.
Experience with services for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders, justice involved and/or unhoused individuals preferred.
At least two years of experience in community engagement, professional or volunteer-based,required.
Bilingual capability in Khmer, Spanish, or Portuguese, preferred
Benefits & Compensation
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time Benefits
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
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Title: Community Relations & External Affairs Coordinator — Vinfen
Company: CommonWealth Magazine
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Public Health)
