Community Relations Specialists are on the front lines of improving the lives of New Yorkers by connecting people to health-insurance products and resources that create greater health equity. Community Relations Specialists are bridge-builders, connecting communities to needed information that empowers them to live healthier lives. If you are motivated by the opportunity to create a healthier New York, particularly for the most vulnerable New Yorkers, we want to hear from you! 

To be successful, the right candidate must be a strategic thinker, comfortable with using data to drive decisions, and be creative in using a number of methods to achieve organizational and community objectives. The successful candidate will create and manage relationships with key community organizations and influencers, such as community-based organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations, among others.  

We are looking for people who are motivated to make a difference in their community by leveraging available resources strategically to improve people’s lives. You would have the opportunity to do so with an incredibly supportive team, and with Healthfirst, the leading not-for-profit health insurer in New York.  

Ready to leave your mark? Apply to join Healthfirst’s Community Engagement team today! 

The candidate must successfully achieve the following: 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to build and nurture relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders
• Create, maintain and foster partnerships to drive positive impact and company growth
• Manage community engagement activities and events in assigned territories in the Healthfirst service area
• Identify opportunities to tell the stories created by our community collaborations
• Create reports and present plans and status updates to senior organizational leaders
• Be a champion for documenting our team’s impact consistently and accurately through storytelling
• Track partnerships and events in salesforce
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify community needs and opportunities for engagement
• Plan and execute community events, initiatives, and programs to promote community involvement and well-being
• Act as a liaison between the company and the community, representing our organization in a positive and impactful manner
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and initiatives
• Provide support and guidance to community members seeking assistance or information related to our services
• Manage special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong community ties and relationships within the community
• 4-5 years of experience in Queens Nassau-based community relations
• Ability to meet key organizational priorities through community partnerships and relationships
• Demonstrated professionalism in public spheres to represent Healthfirst in the target communities
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout Queens, Long Island (Nassau County) areas as needed
• Must be willing to work nights and weekend (Saturday and Sunday) events as needed
• Access to a motor vehicle, valid driver’s license & proof of insurance

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups
• Proven experience in community outreach, relationship-building, and/or community engagement
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for making a positive impact on the community and driving meaningful change
• Ability to think strategically, to use data to inform decisions, and to solve problems and challenges creatively
• Project management skills with a proven ability to drive successful outcomes
• Proven ability to engage with leaders from across sectors, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds
• Ability to meet organizational objectives by leveraging appropriate internal and external partners 
• Authentic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Displays curiosity, intelligence, and ability to learn quickly with an eye toward the future
• Knowledge of local community resources and organizations is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of New York’s health insurance marketplace
• Bilingual Spanish

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $68,900 - $99,620

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $61,300 - $89,440

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.