Community Engagement Partner
$56,600–$84,840 year
On-siteMinnetonka, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Represent Medica at county meetings, health fairs, conferences, and public forums to maintain and develop organizational relationships with Twin Cities, MN metro organizations supporting underrepresented populations. Develop, organize, and facilitate meetings, discussion groups, and special events while identifying and cultivating partnerships to expand outreach. Share insights with leadership on issues important to counties and supporting organizations, maintaining detailed records of engagement, contacts, and activities within Medica's CRM platform. This onsite role in Minnetonka, MN, requires an average of three days per week onsite and includes travel throughout the Minnesota regional area for indoor/outdoor events in all weather conditions, evenings, and weekends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in county relations, public health, social services, community outreach, or advocacy
- Must be willing to travel throughout the Minnesota regional area to attend public events, consisting of indoor/outdoor venues in all weather conditions, including evenings and weekends
- Must be able to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Access to a reliable vehicle (mileage, parking, and travel expenses reimbursed)
- Eligibility to work in the US: All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application
- This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work onsite at our Minnetonka, MN office, on average, 3 days per week
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in relationship management with providers, counties, and community health organizations
- Solid understanding of healthcare and managed care, including Medicaid and Medicare
- Bilingual in Somali
- Previous healthcare experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build lasting relationships
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Cultural competency and ability to engage with diverse populations
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong multitasking capabilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and virtual platforms (WebEx, Zoom)
- Understanding of Healthy Communities principles and community health dynamics
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