City of New York
Asthma Community Engagement Coordinator, Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health
City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Asthma Community Engagement Coordinator – 56058
The Center for Health Equity & Community Wellness (CHECW) works to eliminate inequities that lead to premature mortality and to increase the visibility of socially unjust policies in New York City. CHECW focuses on social determinants of health and partners with community, faith‑based, and health care organizations to advance equity across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem.
About the Role The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks two (2) Asthma Community Engagement Coordinators to establish and maintain effective relationships with key local organizations and community partners. The Coordinator will coordinate asthma promotion projects, develop outreach materials, and support community outreach activities for the Bronx Asthma Program.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and community partners to identify and address health needs of underserved communities.
Manage special projects for the Bronx Asthma Program, including development, implementation, and evaluation of asthma promotion projects.
Coordinate activities to build partnerships and improve community‑level service coordination.
Support development of outreach materials and provide input on communication materials.
Maintain ongoing communication with community partners, local leaders, and community groups to explain program interventions and initiatives.
Coordinate activities with other agency programs and attend and deliver presentations at community meetings and events.
Supervise and train health promotion staff and interns to ensure effective program delivery.
Occasionally attend community events during the evening and on weekends.
Preferred Skills
Commitment to social justice and equity.
Experience working in low‑income communities and comfort working with diverse populations.
Excellent presentation, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Existing knowledge of Bronx community stakeholders and positive attitude.
Strong work ethic and excellent customer‑service skills.
Bilingual or Spanish speaking – strongly encouraged.
Experience in applied public health programs and with community partners.
Strong coordination and organizational skills; detail‑oriented and able to manage projects independently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Premium‑free health insurance plan saving over $10,000 annually.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available.
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments.
Tax‑deferred savings program and robust Worksite Wellness Program.
Work‑from‑home policy – up to two days per week (depending on position).
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related activities; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year of experience as described in (1).
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees with two continuous years of service may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Why you should work for us:
Join us in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers and in shaping public health policy in the city’s largest health department.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact
Sye‑Eun Ahn , Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
About the Role The Bureau of Bronx Neighborhood Health seeks two (2) Asthma Community Engagement Coordinators to establish and maintain effective relationships with key local organizations and community partners. The Coordinator will coordinate asthma promotion projects, develop outreach materials, and support community outreach activities for the Bronx Asthma Program.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with local organizations and community partners to identify and address health needs of underserved communities.
Manage special projects for the Bronx Asthma Program, including development, implementation, and evaluation of asthma promotion projects.
Coordinate activities to build partnerships and improve community‑level service coordination.
Support development of outreach materials and provide input on communication materials.
Maintain ongoing communication with community partners, local leaders, and community groups to explain program interventions and initiatives.
Coordinate activities with other agency programs and attend and deliver presentations at community meetings and events.
Supervise and train health promotion staff and interns to ensure effective program delivery.
Occasionally attend community events during the evening and on weekends.
Preferred Skills
Commitment to social justice and equity.
Experience working in low‑income communities and comfort working with diverse populations.
Excellent presentation, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
Existing knowledge of Bronx community stakeholders and positive attitude.
Strong work ethic and excellent customer‑service skills.
Bilingual or Spanish speaking – strongly encouraged.
Experience in applied public health programs and with community partners.
Strong coordination and organizational skills; detail‑oriented and able to manage projects independently.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Benefits
Premium‑free health insurance plan saving over $10,000 annually.
Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available.
Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments.
Tax‑deferred savings program and robust Worksite Wellness Program.
Work‑from‑home policy – up to two days per week (depending on position).
Job security and the opportunity to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or related activities; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above, with at least one year of experience as described in (1).
Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees with two continuous years of service may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Employment Opportunity The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Why you should work for us:
Join us in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers and in shaping public health policy in the city’s largest health department.
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact
Sye‑Eun Ahn , Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347‑396‑6549.
#J-18808-Ljbffr