Now hiring! Do you have a passion for social justice and community health?
We’re seeking an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator to join our team.
To download this job description (pdf), click here. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@healthfund.org.
The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (Health Fund) seeks an Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator with a passion for social justice and community health to join our quest to improve the health and wholeness of all Kansans. The Health Fund works to advance conversation and action on health-related issues, especially in rural and under-served communities. Through funding programs and ideas, providing hands-on expertise, and convening partners we advance innovative solutions to improve Kansans’ health for generations to come.
The Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator will support development, implementation, and management of Health Fund programs, primarily under the Fund’s Engaged Congregations and Communities (ECC) strategic focus.
As a key member of the organization, the Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator must have strong project management skills and the ability to manage work from start to finish. In addition to managing the Health Fund’s ECC activities, the employee will support related Fund program work and be a collaborative team player.
We seek a mission-oriented, highly motivated candidate committed to improving the health of all Kansans and excited to help empower deployment of asset-based community development concepts to address social drivers and improve health at the local and hyper-local levels.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in leadership of the Fund’s ECC / Healthy Congregations (HC) work and help develop and manage programs that advance community health and equity, in fields including:
- Family stability and economic security
- Civic and voter engagement
- Mental and social emotional health
- Early childhood development
- Engage with Great Plains United Methodist Conference (GPUMC) congregations to help them play a central role and achieve meaningful success in improving congregational and community health.
- Deliver capacity-building training to equip participants in the Fund’s HC initiative for success and growth.
- Serve as primary point of contact for the Fund’s Healthy Congregations initiative, providing direct support to participants including by:
- Facilitating identification, recruitment, and on-boarding of congregational leadership teams and individual leaders
- Connecting grantees to data, tools, and resources to build capacity and help them achieve their goals
- Assisting grantees with completing grant requirements and meeting program quality standards
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date grant records and related materials
- Develop and grow working relationships with grantees, partners, and GPUMC leadership.
- Help oversee, manage, and administer related externally- and jointly-funded projects and initiatives.
- Represent the Health Fund at ECC-related events and relevant GPUMC and program partner events.
- Assist as needed with grant management and program evaluation, including reviewing grant reports and preparing outcome reports and other documents.
- Assist with, and in some cases lead, organization and management of events including site visits, grantee and partner meetings, Health Fund conferences, and other events to advance program goals.
- Help organize and manage program learning community trips and webinars.
- Assist with Fund board and committee meetings.
- Perform occasional, routine office maintenance tasks and errands.
- Complete other duties as assigned due to business necessities in a small office environment.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Health Fund’s Vice President of Programs.
Qualifications
- Passion for Social Justice and Health Ministry
- Commitment to the mission of the Health Fund and to social justice
- Understanding of and commitment to advancing program and policy goals in building healthy communities and congregations
- Passionate and energetic about community and social change
- Credentials and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Health Fund programming or the position, such as: public administration, public health, social work, nursing, religious studies, or community/clinical psychology
- Three or more years of relevant work experience in a governmental, nonprofit, or philanthropic organization preferred
- Experience in program management, community engagement, community development, health equity, organizing, or related fields
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience with public speaking, presentations, and training of diverse audiences
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, ability to conduct online research through search engines, skill in preparing reports and presentations, and experience with managing records in databases
- Proactive, Collaborative Team Member
- Ability to see the big picture, understanding the interrelationships among elements affecting a program and helping to bridge those into strategic work
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects, including excellent problem-solving, follow-up, and follow-through skills
- Ability to work collaboratively – as part of a team, with diverse stakeholders, and with those having different work styles
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willingness to travel
Compensation/Benefits. The Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator position has a starting salary in the range of $45,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. The employee will have a performance evaluation after the first six and twelve months and at least annually thereafter. Benefits, including health insurance and retirement, are provided as outlined in the Personnel Policies and Procedures for full-time employees.
Working Conditions/Typical Hours. The Health Fund is currently operating in a hybrid work model with the expectation of at least two days in the office per week. Working conditions include the normal office environment with some lifting (up to 30 pounds). The office is open on all non-holiday weekdays. The Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator has a 40- to 45-hour work week and is a salaried exempt employee. The job includes in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel which can extend the weekly work hours beyond the normal expectation. The Engaged Congregations and Communities Coordinator is subject to and must comply with the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund Personnel Policies and Procedures and such other policies and procedures specific to the position, which may be amended from time to time.
To download this job description (pdf), click here. To apply, please email resume and cover letter to jobs@healthfund.org.
