Community Engagement Partner

JOB TITLE: Community Engagement Partner

REPORTS TO: VP Government Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Strategy

HOURS: 20-25 hours per week Tuesday to Friday 10:00a – 3:00p

FLSA STATUS: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

JOB TYPE: Part-time

WORK ARRANGEMENT: Remote with some onsite days. Flexible, including occasional evenings and weekends.

TRAVEL: Occasional Travel within Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island

RATE: $25 to $30 per hour

About Healthix
Healthix is the largest public health information exchange (HIE) in New York State, securely connecting thousands of healthcare providers, hospitals, health plans, and community organizations to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care. Through the secure exchange of health information, Healthix helps ensure that clinicians, care teams, and public health partners have access to the data they need to make informed decisions and deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve.

As part of our ongoing organizational transformation, Healthix is expanding its focus beyond data exchange to making health information more actionable and impactful for healthcare providers, community partners, and public health initiatives. This transformation reflects our commitment to strengthening community partnerships, improving health equity, and supporting innovative approaches that connect healthcare with community-based services.

Through initiatives such as Healthix Connects, our internal volunteer and community engagement program, we are deepening our relationships with local organizations and creating opportunities for our team to actively support healthier, safer communities.

Joining Healthix means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that is shaping the future of health information sharing while building stronger connections between healthcare systems and the communities they serve.

THE ROLE:

Healthix, New York's largest Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO), is seeking a highly motivated and community-focused Community Engagement Partner to strengthen relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, healthcare providers, public agencies, and community leaders throughout New York City and Long Island.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who understands community needs, has experience working with community organizations or constituent services, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through collaboration and engagement. This individual will represent Healthix at community events, collect and analyze community information, maintain stakeholder databases, and support outreach efforts that advance Healthix's mission and strategic initiatives.

This role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a willingness to travel throughout Healthix's service area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Community Engagement & Relationship Building

·       Develop and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders.

·       Represent Healthix at community meetings, health fairs, and public events.

·       Identify opportunities for Healthix to engage with community partners and participate in community initiatives.

·       Serve as a liaison between Healthix and community stakeholders.

Outreach & Event Support

·       Research and identify relevant community events, forums, and networking opportunities.

·       Coordinate Healthix participation in community and industry events.

·       Assist with planning and execution of Healthix-sponsored events and educational programs.

·       Support recruitment of community partners and stakeholders for Healthix initiatives and collaborative projects.

·       May work evenings and weekends as needed to support outreach activities and events.

Research & Data Collection

·       Conduct research on community health trends, organizations, and emerging issues impacting communities.

·       Gather and organize information about community needs, resources, partnerships, and outreach opportunities.

·       Track engagement activities and prepare reports summarizing findings and community feedback.

·       Collect and maintain data related to community events, stakeholder participation, and outreach outcomes.

Database & Administrative Support

·       Maintain and regularly update stakeholder and community partner databases.

·       Manage contact lists and outreach records to ensure accurate information is available for engagement efforts.

·       Track community interactions, event attendance, and partnership activities.

·       Prepare correspondence, event materials, and outreach communications.

Fundraising & Sponsorship Support

·       Assist in soliciting sponsorships, donations, and in-kind contributions for Healthix-sponsored events and programs.

·       Help identify potential community and corporate partners interested in supporting Healthix initiatives.

·       Support donor and sponsor relationship management activities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

Preferred Experience

·       Experience working with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, constituent services, public affairs, community outreach, healthcare, government relations, or nonprofit organizations.

·       Experience organizing or supporting community events and stakeholder engagement activities.

·       Experience maintaining databases and tracking community outreach activities.

·       Experience conducting research and compiling information for reports and presentations.

Skills & Competencies

·       Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

·       Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

·       Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs.

·       Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

·       Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.

·       Comfortable conducting research and collecting data.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·       Experience using CRM or contact management systems is a plus.

Education

·       College degree not required.

·       Relevant work or volunteer experience is strongly preferred and may be substituted for formal education.

Physical & Travel Requirements

·       Must be able to travel regularly throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.

·       Must be able to attend community meetings and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

·       Reliable transportation or ability to travel independently within the service area preferred.