Community Engagement Coordinator at Trillium Health Inc. – Rochester, New York

Community Engagement Coordinator (One-Year Grant-Funded Position)

Center for Community Engagement

Full-Time, Grant-Funded (1 Year)

Non-Exempt

Are you passionate about creating inclusive spaces and empowering communities? This one-year grant-funded position offers you the opportunity to make a lasting impact by leading Trailblazers initiatives and supporting programs that address health disparities and promote equity.

The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for planning and delivering programming, outreach, and educational initiatives to strengthen community partnerships and increase awareness of available services. This role collaborates with organizational leadership to support educational and engagement needs.

• Plan and deliver culturally competent professional development workshops for program clients.
• Conduct cultural competency workshops for external partners to increase affirming employment opportunities.
• Develop and implement educational programs and outreach initiatives to raise awareness of services offered by The MOCHA Center, Trillium Health, and satellite locations.
• Distribute educational materials at outreach events and meetings.
• Organize networking opportunities and job fairs for community members seeking employment and professional development.
• Engage in outreach to connect individuals with affirming services and programs.
• Identify and assess potential clients for programming and address barriers to participation.
• Facilitate linkage to internal and external services as needed.
• Compile and report program data; assist with grant reporting requirements.
• Represent the organization at community events and coalitions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic communication platforms.
• Knowledge of community engagement strategies and health equity issues.

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years of experience in community work, Health and Human Services, or related field OR
• Associate’s degree in Health Education, Health and Human Services, or related field and 2 years of related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Health and Human Services, or related field (preferred) and 1 year of related experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or ASL preferred.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear. Occasionally stoop, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Trillium Health promotes Equal Employment Opportunity for all, respecting diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, ages, experiences, and opinions. Employees must meet department performance standards and participate in compliance audits, process improvement, and quality improvement plans.

In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.