Community Relations Specialist

The candidate must successfully achieve the following:

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to build and nurture relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders

Create, maintain and foster partnerships to drive positive impact and company growth

Manage community engagement activities and events in assigned territories in the Healthfirst service area

Identify opportunities to tell the stories created by our community collaborations

Create reports and present plans and status updates to senior organizational leaders

Be a champion for documenting our teams impact consistently and accurately through storytelling

Track partnerships and events in salesforce

Collaborate with internal teams to identify community needs and opportunities for engagement

Plan and execute community events, initiatives, and programs to promote community involvement and well-being

Act as a liaison between the company and the community, representing our organization in a positive and impactful manner

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and initiatives

Provide support and guidance to community members seeking assistance or information related to our services

Manage special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong community ties and relationships within the community

4-5 years of experience in Queens Nassau-based community relations

Ability to meet key organizational priorities through community partnerships and relationships

Demonstrated professionalism in public spheres to represent Healthfirst in the target communities

Must be willing and able to travel throughout Queens, Long Island (Nassau County) areas as needed

Must be willing to work nights and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) events as needed

Access to a motor vehicle, valid drivers license & proof of insurance

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Proven experience in community outreach, relationship-building, and/or community engagement

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Passion for making a positive impact on the community and driving meaningful change

Ability to think strategically, to use data to inform decisions, and to solve problems and challenges creatively

Project management skills with a proven ability to drive successful outcomes

Proven ability to engage with leaders from across sectors, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds

Ability to meet organizational objectives by leveraging appropriate internal and external partners

Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Displays curiosity, intelligence, and ability to learn quickly with an eye toward the future

Knowledge of local community resources and organizations is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of New Yorks health insurance marketplace

Bilingual Spanish

Hiring Range*:

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $97,760

All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $89,440

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Healthfirst® is a not-for-profit health insurance company sponsored by some of the most prestigious hospitals and healthcare systems in New York. It serves close to 1.2 million members in New York City and in Long Island through government-sponsored programs including Child Health Plus, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Long Term Care, as well as through private health plans including Healthfirst Leaf and Qualified Health Plans, offered on NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace.