Regional Health Promoter and Engagement Coordinator

Regional Health Promoter and Engagement Coordinator

Job Category: Health/ Human Services

Requisition Number: REGIO
002276

• Posted :
  September 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect.

Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change.

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits:
  Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• COPAL sponsors a retirement plan with 6% employer contribution after 90 days of service and immediate vesting

Because COPAL is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, COPAL employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits y’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

This is a regular, full-time position that will be fully in-person. The role requires travel to sites within the southeast nine counties area and other locations as required by program activities. Some evenings and weekends will be required depending on community/program activities.

COPAL is hiring a Regional Health Promoter and Engagement Coordinator to play a vital role in advancing COPAL’s Southeast Initiative by supporting health and wellness efforts across the eleven counties of Southeast Minnesota. They will be responsible for managing local program activities, establishing and nurturing partnerships with community organizations and agencies, supporting community outreach and advocacy efforts, and actively engaging community members to encourage program participation and elevate community-identified health needs and priorities.

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops on health preventative topics, including nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and other health-related topics.
• Participate in community events to promote access to health resources and advance community health priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage community members, increase program awareness, and drive participation.
• Build relationships with communities through door knocking/home visiting at least once per month.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with community members, program progress, and any other indicator measured.
• Gather community perspectives, stories, needs, and concerns through outreach, conversations, and listening sessions.
• Coordinate key program activities, including health fairs, vaccination events, educational workshops, mental health programs, community discussions, community health…