Community Health Engagement Coordinator

Community Health Engagement Coordinator

Job Description

Mazzoni Center is seeking a passionate and community-driven Community Engagement Coordinator to play a vital role in promoting health equity and expanding access to care for medically underserved communities, especially LGBTQ+, BIPOC, low-income, youth, and uninsured individuals.

This position leads grassroots outreach, builds trusted relationships, facilitates Community Advisory Boards, and organizes impactful events-all while ensuring the voices of priority populations are heard, respected, and included in our service delivery and program design.

Key Responsibilities

Outreach & Community Engagement

• Develop and lead outreach strategies tailored to the needs of priority populations.
• Represent Mazzoni Center at community events, health fairs, schools, and local gatherings.
• Plan and manage community events-including logistics, volunteer coordination, promotion, and evaluation.

Community Leadership & Advocacy

• Establish and facilitate Community Advisory Boards (CABs) to bring authentic community feedback into the organization.
• Support CAB members with meeting preparation and follow-up.
• Document and share insights with internal teams to help shape programs and services.

Advancing Health Equity

• Partner with internal teams and community stakeholders to address systemic barriers to care such as racism, poverty, immigration status, stigma, housing insecurity, and more.
• Execute targeted engagement strategies like:
  • Peer-led support initiatives
  • Culturally and linguistically relevant outreach
  • Collaboration with trusted community leaders
  • Education and support groups
• Conduct listening sessions, focus groups, and surveys to gather direct community input.
• Provide relevant resources and supportive strategies to external partners to support their efforts to increase LGBTQ+ and HIV competency

Program Support & Reporting

• Track outreach activity and community data using internal systems.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership and funders.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and supervision.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and agency policies.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in community outreach, engagement, or health education.
• Strong understanding of health equity and the needs of historically marginalized populations.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of HIV and/or sexual and domestic violence

Preferred Skills

• Experience in event planning and/or facilitating community meetings.
• Bilingual (Spanish, ASL, or another community language) a strong plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools.
• Passion for LGBTQ+ health and social justice.
• Facilitation or teaching experience

Core Values

We're looking for someone who embodies our organizational values:

• Respect for People
• Patient-Focused
• Inclusivity
• Integrity