Outreach Coordinator
$60,000–$65,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement an annual outreach plan with clear goals, benchmarks, and evaluation metrics to measure impact. Coordinate and execute community-based, venue-based, and digital outreach efforts aligned with harm reduction and sex-positive approaches. Plan and manage special events at key gathering places, LGBTQ+ spaces, and nightlife venues to normalize HIV/STI/HCV testing. Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to the Outreach Specialist/Assistant, ensuring outreach goals and contractual deliverables are met. Ensure outreach efforts are effectively coordinated and executed while managing deliverables and tracking progress toward program benchmarks. Collaborate with internal teams, advisory groups, and external stakeholders to develop inclusive and impactful outreach initiatives. Provide HIV counseling and testing, as needed, in accordance with Article 27-F of the NYS Public Health Law. Ensure seamless linkage to care for individuals who test positive for HIV, STIs, or HCV. Participate in triad and continuous quality improvement (CQI) meetings to enhance service delivery.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in HIV prevention services, community outreach, health education, or related fields
- Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or outreach teams
- Strong knowledge of HIV, STIs, PrEP/PEP, harm reduction, and sex-positive health strategies
- Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and weekends, as required by outreach activities
- On-site presence during scheduled work hours
- Availability for late afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekend hours
- Participation in the annual AIDS Walk New York event
- Routine sitting, standing, and engaging in client counseling sessions
- Performing venipuncture and finger-stick procedures, requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity
- Occasionally lifting testing kits, medical supplies, or outreach materials weighing up to 25 lbs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including: Microsoft Word: Creating reports, outreach documentation, and correspondence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including: Microsoft Excel: Tracking outreach metrics, managing program deliverables, and analyzing data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including: Microsoft Outlook: Managing email communications, scheduling, and calendar coordination
- Experience using electronic data tracking systems for outreach and testing services
- Strong data entry skills, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across multiple reporting platforms
- Familiarity with social media and app-based outreach strategies to effectively engage priority populations
- Must comply with workplace policies, health, and safety regulations at all times
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Public Health, Social Work, Communications, or a related field
- Spanish bilingual
- Certificate of attendance for PrEP/nPEP training and/or Phlebotomy Certification
- Experience conducting HIV/STI counseling and testing
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ health disparities
- Experience working with mobile testing units, nightlife outreach, or digital health engagement
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