Responsibilities

• Community Engagement and Program Development: Develop and implement programs that leverage the Hospital’s resources and subject-matter experts to enhance community engagement and well-being, including health education lectures, wellness classes, flu vaccination clinics, and related initiatives.
• Use the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), the Hospital Growth Plan, and other internal planning documents to guide program development and community investment recommendations.
• Identify opportunities and develop recommendations to strengthen strategic community relationships and advance the Hospital’s community affairs priorities.
• Proactively identify community issues that may affect the Hospital’s relationships or reputation and coordinate appropriate responses with elected officials and community-based organizations.
• Lead and coordinate health events and community programs delivered on-site, virtually, or in the community, and develop a monthly calendar of programs and events for the Director’s review. Organize all logistics to ensure NYP is represented professionally, including gathering, organizing, and transporting collateral and setting up tabling.
• Stakeholder Relations and Community Partnerships: Develop and manage relationships with key community stakeholders, including community-based organizations, senior groups, schools, student groups, houses of worship, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, elected officials, and community partners.
• Governance and Committee Support: Lead the Community Advisory Board by developing quarterly meeting topics, preparing agendas and presentations, drafting collateral materials, coordinating logistics, and ensuring sufficient time for leadership review and approval.
• Support school partnerships and youth development initiatives that align with community health and engagement priorities.
• Provide logistical and content support for the Hospital’s quarterly Community Outreach Committee meetings, including agenda development, meeting materials, advance review and approval, and follow-up management.
• Employee and Youth Engagement: Coordinate employee-led community benefit activities, including donation drives, volunteer opportunities, and related engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience. Five to ten years’ experience in community work, with at least three years working in public health, health care, or health policy.
• Knowledge and understanding of local communities and leaders; the role of elected officials and governmental agencies; and the functions of local and state governments.
• Strong networking and communication skills
• Strong writing and analytic ability
• Event planning and project management
• Basic MS Office, Social Media, and Internet research skills

Preferred

• Master’s in public health, health administration, or related area of study
• NYS Driver's License
• Volunteer management

Benefits

• Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.