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Community Health Program Coordinator
Summary
Title:Community Health Program Coordinator
ID:1052
Department:Leadership Institute of Equity and Elimination of Disparities
Job Type:Exempt (salaried)
Salary Range:$50-52,000
Description

Organizational Information

The Leadership Institute for Equity and the Elimination of Disparities (LIEED) was established in July 2013 under the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ (MCDHHS) Office of Community Affairs. The goals of LIEED are to: provide strategic leadership and coordination; serve as a capacity builder; act as a resource partner and collaborator; promote effective community engagement; promote innovation and support linkages/opportunities; and support community advocacy. The MCDHHS Office of Community Affairs leads the Community Action Agency and Board, Community Outreach Programs, Disparity Reduction, Diversity Initiatives and LEP Compliance.

Position Description

The Community Health Program Coordinator will provide key administrative and planning support on strategic projects that fall under the purview of the MCDHHS Office of Community Affairs, including the Leadership Institute of Equity and Elimination of Disparities (LIEED), Equity initiative, as well as providing technical and administrative support to Advisory Committees and working groups associated with these two efforts. This position reports to the Chief of Office of Community Affairs and/or her designee and is located in Rockville, Maryland.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategies on social media platforms to promote program goals and activities, i.e. (Facebook, eCards, web banners, blogs, webinars, etc.).
  • Post and maintain online links, listservs, e-messages/alerts, calendars, infographics, resources and any other website activities associated with Equity and LIEED.
  • Work with Community Affairs team to ensure that communications activities and outcomes/metrics are documented.
  • Assist in the development and set-up of professional training programs, curriculum write-ups and formatting, creating PPT learning visuals and evaluation reporting.
  • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Survey Monkey.
  • Provide support to the LIEED’s Advisory Committee by scheduling/setting-up meetings, preparing minutes, materials, packets, registration and any follow-up activities for the LIEED’s Advisory Committee, Equity Workgroup and their sub committees.
  • Generate quarterly reports for and maintain programmatic files of LIEED and Equity activities.
  • Conduct on-line literature review, research, and evaluation tracking activities for special projects associated with LIEED and Equity as needed. 
  • Provide other programmatic and administrative support to LIEED and Equity-related meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in health education, media & health communications, social work, or equivalent amount of experience.  
  • 2+ years’ experience in outreach/social marketing.
  • Advance proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) a must;
  • Proficiency in Excel and graphic soft wares (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) preferred. 
  • Experience working with diverse populations is a plus.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments and plan ahead.
  • Ability to work well as a team member and function effectively under pressure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to organize information and prepare logical concise outlines and reports.
  • Must demonstrate standards of professional conduct, including dependability, reliability, and be able to communicate respectfully and appropriately with co-workers, colleagues, community contacts and advisory group members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of basic principles of communication strategies and use of social media essential.
  • Ability to work during evenings and weekends as needed.

ADA Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing may be required.
  • This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
  • Requires ability to learn new software applications as necessary.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • May require occasional travel.
Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

 
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