Community Wellness & Outreach Coordinator, MN

Job Details

Job Location:

Greater MN
- Austin Office
- Austin, MN 55912

Position Type:
Part Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

The Community Wellness and Outreach Coordinator (Coordinator) supports individuals and families in accessing food resources and public benefit programs that promote overall health and wellness. The Coordinator plays a vital role in improving access to food and health resources for communities in Greater Minnesota with a focus on serving the Latine population in Austin and surrounding areas. This position is responsible for conducting outreach, education, and direct support services related to food access (e.g., SNAP and La Canasta Familiar) and healthcare coverage (e.g., Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care).

The Coordinator builds trust within the community, connects individuals and families to vital nutrition and health programs, and works to dispel myths and reduce barriers around public assistance. The position also works to reduce stigma and barriers around public assistance through culturally relevant communication and builds trust by promoting additional health and wellness initiatives throughout the community.

• Complete Bridge to Benefits screenings and SNAP applications with community members.
• Provide step by step guidance, support, and education in accessing income supports and eligibility to public benefits (e.g., SNAP, etc.).
• Promote and support SNAP outreach, screening, and recruitment for one-to-one application appointments during food distribution and community events.
• Promote SNAP outreach via social media platforms to educate our targeted populations about applying for government assistance.
• Cultivate working relationships with current and potential service collaborators and/or partners to amplify SNAP outreach and application assistance.
• Provide outreach and presentations for promoting food access, benefit navigation and enrollment, and outreach and referrals to CLUES services in general. Maintain accurate data and provide regular activity and progress reports.

• Lead and coordinate La Canasta Familiar food distribution events in Greater Minnesota for CLUES-Austin and partner sites. Coordinate logistics, including set-up, volunteer recruitment, partner attendance, food bank pick-up, and other needs as they arise.
• Support a dynamic, engaging, and welcoming environment for all program participants and volunteers
• Stock and replenish food during La Canasta Familiar
  - Austin service hours, ensuring product is distributed as needed to participants.
• Ensure safe handling of food, complying with local health and safety standards.
• Oversee food and product waste handling, complying with compost, trash and recycling guidelines.
• Assist with inventory and ordering of food for CLUES distribution partner sites.

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and meetings to promote organizational programs.
• Create and implement outreach plans that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Utilize various communication channels (social media, email, newsletters, etc.) to reach and engage target audiences.
• Maintain a database of community contacts, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collect and prepare reports on outreach activities and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide services, resource navigation, guidance, and education as a MNsure navigator.
• MNsure Navigators do not recommend specific plans but instead provide neutral guidance to help individuals…