Community Engagement Partner

Medica is a nonprofit health plan with more than a million members that serves communities in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Missouri, and beyond. We deliver personalized health care experiences and partner closely with providers to ensure members are genuinely cared for.

We're a team that owns our work with accountability, makes data-driven decisions, embraces continuous learning, and celebrates collaboration - because success is a team sport. It's our mission to be there in the moments that matter most for our members and employees. Join us in creating a community of connected care, where coordinated, quality service is the norm and every member feels valued.

The Community Engagement Manager II supports Medica's presence in the community by building relationships with county partners and/or community organizations and local stakeholders. The role helps communicate Medica's programs, services, and member-focused initiatives and supports engagement activities across assigned service areas. It contributes to organizational goals by gathering feedback, supporting outreach, and assisting in the coordination of community-based initiatives. This role applies developing decision-making authority and growing subject matter knowledge to enhance community understanding and support member connection to services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Engage regularly with community organizations to support collaboration and shared goals.
• Represent Medica at community meetings, events, and outreach activities to build trust and visibility.
• Communicate program information clearly to support understanding of Medica's services and offerings.
• Provide feedback to internal teams regarding community needs, concerns, or emerging trends.

• Share accurate, accessible information about Medica's programs, care options, and member resources.
• Support communication efforts connected to regulatory or product updates.
• Tailor engagement messages to reflect community context and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent and compliant messaging.

• Assist in preparing for and coordinating community events, stakeholder meetings, and outreach initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of community calendars, partnership opportunities, and community/county expectations.
• Support logistics, planning, and communication to ensure effective participation.
• Document outcomes and insights to inform future engagement strategies.

• Support engagement with stakeholders in current and expansion service areas under the guidance of senior staff.
• Gather and organize information from community partners to support readiness assessments.
• Communicate local needs and observations that may affect expansion planning.
• Build familiarity with community organizations to support stronger collaboration over time.

• Coordinate with internal partners to ensure community engagement activities align with program, regulatory, and operational expectations.
• Share insights and updates with colleagues to support continuous improvement.
• Respond to internal requests for information or clarification about local community dynamics.
• Contribute to team processes by following established procedures and offering improvement suggestions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in county relations, public health, social services, community outreach, or advocacy.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the Minnesota regional area to attend public events, consisting of…