Community Engagement Partner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +16 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for Medica at county meetings, health fairs, conferences, public forums, and community events.

• Plan, organize, and lead meetings, discussion groups, and special events.

• Identify and nurture partnerships to enhance outreach and strengthen ties with counties and community partners.

• Provide insights and updates to Medica leadership regarding issues that are significant to counties and supporting organizations.

• Keep detailed records of member and county engagement, contacts, and outreach activities within Medica’s CRM platform.

• Develop and foster partnerships and meaningful relationships with organizations across the Twin Cities and the Minnesota metro area.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

• At least 3 years of experience in county relations, public health, social services, community outreach, or advocacy.

• Willingness to travel across the Minnesota regional area, including evenings and weekends.

• Capability to attend indoor and outdoor public events in various weather conditions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

• Capacity to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Access to a reliable vehicle.

• Preferred experience of 2 years in relationship management with providers, counties, and community health organizations.

• Familiarity with healthcare and managed care, including Medicaid and Medicare.

• Bilingual Somali is highly preferred but not mandatory.

• Previous experience in healthcare is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and aptitude for relationship-building.

• Exceptional public speaking and presentation abilities.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively across teams.

• Cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse populations.

• Well-organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with virtual platforms such as WebEx and Zoom.

• Understanding of Healthy Communities principles and community health dynamics.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

• Medica does not provide work visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Paid volunteer time off.

• 401K contributions.

• Caregiver services.

• Reimbursement for mileage, parking, and travel expenses.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.