Projects And Marketing Coordinator, Nachw

NACHW is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to unify the voices of the community health workers (CHWs) and strengthen this profession’s capacity to promote healthy communities.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline trusted public health workers with close relationships to and understanding of the community where they delivery services. CHWs serve as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and their community to facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. CHWs build community capacity through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, navigation, service coordination and advocacy.

Our strategic priorities include Mobilizing community health workers, professional development, offering resources and tools for capacity building, and advancing policies on behalf of the CHW workforce. NACHW was launched in 2019 by a dedicated group of CHWs.

NACHW is a fiscally sponsored entity of Health Resource in Action, Inc. (HRiA).

Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA) is a non-profit organization working to improve and reimagine public health. We connect, consult, and collaborate to solve complex challenges of access and equity in our health and social systems. Together with our partners, clients, and collaborators, we create actionable solutions so that all people can thrive.

In 1957, The Medical Foundation (TMF) was created to primarily fund biomedical research in Massachusetts. Since then, we’ve been on a journey of evolution. We changed our name to Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to reflect our impact in the field of public health. Today, HRiA works with individuals, organizations, and communities to drive a policy and systems change approach to advance health and racial equity.

HRiA seeks sustainable solutions for complex problems using an anti-racist approach. We aim to be adaptable and flexible in meeting clients and partners where they are, offering our decades of knowledge and resources to collectively realize our dream of equitable, sustainable health for all. The foundation of this work is centered on our values:

• Health and racial equity by identifying and addressing the root causes of health inequities, intentionally working to shift narratives and power imbalances and disrupt all systems of oppression.
• Leading with heart by demonstrating our passionate commitment to our work, continuously challenging ourselves with humility and vulnerability while pursuing and holding ourselves accountable to our mission.
• Collaboration by intentionally and respectfully leading, partnering, and following to strengthen relationships, uplift different voices and build trust.
• Innovation by driving toward new strategies, questioning norms, and continuously learning and evolving to support the needs of our clients and communities.

HRiA Our diverse staff of over 270 people hail from 30+ states, with a homebase in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood.

To learn more about:

• NACHW visit nachw.org
• HRiA visit hria.org

Position Description

The role of the Projects and Marketing Coordinator is to work with the Associate Director of Communications and Executive Director, the Board of Directors, HRiA Staff and our members/partners to achieve the NACHW mission. The Coordinator reports directly to the Associate Director of Communications. The Coordinator must be able to conduct professional business interactions and duties independently and as part of a team, and prioritize the needs of our members, partners and sponsors. Significant skill conducting business, planning and communications through online platforms and software is required. Analysis of basic survey data is a plus. Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking, reading and writing proficiency is a plus. Experience as or working with CHWs is preferred but not a requirement.

This is a full-time, exempt position. HRiA’s standard work hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm. This position will have the flexibility of working remotely from home and/or in our Boston office, with an opportunity to flex hours, with supervisor approval. The salary range for this position is $47,000-$52,000, depending on experience and skills.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Management

• Assist the Associate Director of Communications with tasks to address member, partner, and/or sponsor projects
• Manage daily operations of NACHW including implementation and administration of the policies and procedures established by the Board of Directors
• Participate in weekly meetings, bi-weekly board and Executive meeting, and other workgroups, as appropriate.
• Manage communication platforms (website updates, newsletter development and distribution, social media, letters, and email responses)
• Update budgets and other tracking mechanisms monthly

Project Work

• Coordinate and maintain project communications
• Coordinate project implementation, including but not limited to, scheduling, and transcribing meetings, developing, collecting data, documenting, and updating plans.
• Support planning and coordination of program events including NACHW Unity conference and Annual meeting, recruiting sponsors and registering target audiences, ordering, and organizing supplies, preparing, and packing materials for trainings, conferences, and special presentations
• Complete project invoice and expense reports through coordination with Sr Operations Manager and fiduciary organization
• Develop, format, edit and/or proofread written project documents, email communications, and other materials and correspondence for meetings, trainings, conferences, and presentations.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for projects as needed.
• Help scope out new technical assistance requests
• Help coordinate and project manage deliverables for technical assistance requests (especially coordinating speakers, facilitating focus groups, etc)
• Participate in the documentation and evaluation of these partnerships

Thought Leadership

• Build or develop knowledge of the CHW workforce, project coordination skills, communications planning, and planning support.
• Assist with preparing and presenting reports and results.
• Attend webinars/online events on behalf of the Executive Director and communications team.
• Suggest ideas or improvements through participating in teams and committees.

New Business Development

• Expand NACHW social media presence and connections
• Support the development of project webinars and visual marketing materials
• Market sponsor and partnership opportunities
• Gather and prepare proposal or scope of work documentation.
• Prepare proposals for submission, including formatting, design, packaging, and delivery
• Engage in NACHW new partnership activities

Candidate Qualifications:

Special Requirements

• Strong eye for visual design
• Proficiency using Canva design software
• High degree of skill managing work flows and products through various software platforms (Google Drive, Microsoft Office, Canva)

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of professional experience in an office setting. Will consider an Associate’s level candidate with four years of professional experience and significant work samples
• Organized, detail oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and events simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism and self-motivation, with a demonstrated ability to commit to and follow through on projects.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; including communicating by phone and in person with members, board of directors, partners and sponsors.
• Able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Proficiency in Google Drive applications, Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with WordPress and WooCommerce software a plus.
• Flexibility and a sense of humor.
• Interest in and commitment to community health workers, public health and health equity
• Interest in working in a team and capacity to also work independently.
• Commitment to respect, dignity and inclusion for all people regardless of educational background, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability or health status, income or geography

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of work duties that will be required in this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and contract work of staff under his/her supervision. The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties, not mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty.

How to Apply:

HRiA is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse work force that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Diversity is a core value of HRiA resulting in culturally competent services, materials, resources, and programs. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Health Resources in Action offers an attractive benefits package including medical, dental and life insurance, retirement plan, tax-deferred annuity, and generous starting vacation of four weeks.