Community Outreach Coordinator
Job Description
Who we are: At Paterson Community Health Center, we provide the best possible healthcare to our neighbors in Paterson and the surrounding communities. We live our values by providing primary health care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay at sites throughout Paterson.
How you will make an impact: The Community Outreach Coordinator serves as the vital bridge between Paterson Community Health Center and the public we serve. Working on a freelance basis, this role builds strategic partnerships, plans community events, and connects community members to health exams and medical support at local events and PCHC-centered gatherings. The coordinator promotes the health center's mission, addresses local needs, and boosts engagement across the communities we serve.
What you will do:
Patient Enrollment and Engagement
- Sign up patients for health exams and medical support at community events, health fairs, and PCHC-sponsored gatherings. Patient enrollment sits at the center of every event this role supports.
- Staff informational booths and open houses, guiding attendees through the sign-up process on the spot.
- Track enrollment numbers and event outcomes to measure the reach of each initiative.
Relationship Building
- Network with local leaders, businesses, faith organizations, and community members to expand awareness of PCHC services.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships that create new pathways for patient enrollment.
Event Planning
- Coordinate and staff open houses, workshops, and informational booths at community hubs.
- Plan event logistics, from site selection to materials, so each event runs smoothly and supports enrollment goals.
Program Management
- Develop, execute, and track the success of community-based outreach initiatives.
- Report on program results and recommend adjustments to improve enrollment and engagement.
Communication
- Deliver promotional materials that encourage community members to attend events and sign up for services.
- Act as the public face of Paterson Community Health Center at community events.
Who you are and what you will bring:
Education and Experience
- One to three years of experience in outreach, non-profit work, or public relations is highly valued.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong public speaking and event organization abilities.
- Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse community members.
- Comfortable working independently in a freelance, field-based capacity.
Compensation: $20.00 per hour, freelance role.
Paterson Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions, as required under the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") or other applicable state/local law.
Pay: $18.02 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
