Senior Associate, Health Equity

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Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $69,674.00 To $77,221.00 Annually

Position Title: Senior Associate, Health Equity

Reports to: Senior Manager, Health Equity

Department: Health Equity

Organization

Summary:

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) works with a coalition of trusted partners to unite community power with citywide possibility. Together, we meet today’s most urgent needs while building transformative solutions for tomorrow — striving for health, opportunity, and prosperity for every New Yorker in every neighborhood. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world’s most recognized charitable brands, we believe that New Yorkers deserve to thrive where they live and envision a future where all New Yorkers have the resources they need to live long, healthy lives in flourishing and resilient neighborhoods.

We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external:
Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.

UWNYC’s Health Equity work is grounded in a place-based approach, collaborating with community organizations, government partners, and policymakers to advance policies and public investments informed by local knowledge, community priorities, and the lived experiences of New Yorkers.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Health Equity, the Senior Associate, Health Equity will support the implementation and ongoing management of UWNYC’s Connect2

Care initiative and other Health Equity programs focused on expanding access to preventive care, strengthening community-based health infrastructure, and addressing social determinants of health. The Senior Associate will play a key role in coordinating community-based organizations, healthcare providers, vendors, and internal teams; managing project timelines and deliverables; supporting program data collection and performance monitoring; and helping ensure high-quality, consistent program implementation across New York City.

This role is well suited for a highly organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented professional who can manage multiple work streams, build strong relationships with diverse partners, and translate program goals into effective day-to-day execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

Partnership Management

• Manage and maintain strong partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs), healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders to support the successful implementation of Connect2
  
  Care and related health equity initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to partners, including training on referral platforms, program workflows, data collection processes, and culturally responsive service delivery practices.
• Collaborate with partners to monitor program implementation, identify challenges, and develop solutions that enhance participant engagement and outcomes.
• Support community outreach and engagement efforts to advance place-based solutions and address social determinants of health.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, trainings, and stakeholder convenings to strengthen partnerships and drive program objectives.

Project Management & Performance Monitoring

• Manage defined projects and work streams across Connect2
  
  Care and related health equity initiatives, including developing project plans, establishing timelines and milestones, coordinating deliverables, tracking dependencies and action items, identifying risks or delays, and driving work through completion.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure clear roles and…