Director of Events and Community Engagement

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers

Joining Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers means that you will be part of a family, Sixteenth Street Family!

You will work with individuals that care deeply about our mission and the people we serve. We are more than healthcare-we are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Milwaukee and surrounding communities, by providing quality, patient-centered, family-based healthcare, health education and social services, free from linguistic, cultural and economic barriers.

http://www.sschc.org

Position Details

Director of Events and Community Engagement
Job
Full-time
7/25/2022
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Join our team who is committed to the delivery of the highest quality health care service. We are seeking a full-time Director of Events and Community Engagement that is self-motivated, energetic, and a take charge individual. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work creatively to understand individual and community perceptions of SSCHC within the communities that SSCHC serves. 
  • Build awareness of, and positive reputation of SSCHC within communities served Develop a culture whereby SSCHC is the go-to healthcare provider on the Southside, regardless of insurance or lack thereof. 
  • Partner internally with key leaders and staff so that patients experience excellent interactions at every touchpoint with the clinic and our internal and external services. 
  • Assist in providing feedback about the patient experience to organizational leadership so that patients feel valued, their needs are met, and they believe SSCHC is a vital part of their community. 
  • Work with the community to identify needs and gaps in services and programs. 
  • Partner with the Director of Public Relations to address the identified community needs and gaps through advocacy and policy change. 
  • Work to establish/continue and to oversee the Patient and Family Advisory Council. 
  • Serve as liaison with the Milwaukee Latino Health Coalition and other neighborhood groups important to Sixteenth Street. 
  • Along with Development Director and VP of Advancement run all special events for SSCHC, including Sixteenth Street Bike Day, the Health Equity Summit, and the Celebrity Roast.
  • SSCHC participation in health fairs at area schools and around the community.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree. 
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills. 
  • Able to manage competing tasks and projects. 
  • Experience in all aspects of developing and managing multiple projects, including supervision of staff and volunteers, monthly and annual budgeting, program analysis and evaluation.
  • Understanding of, and ability to relate well to people of various ages and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, particularly in communities served by SSCHC.
  • Ability to work independently, in group settings, and as part of a team. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Proficiency with MS Office, experience with MS Access or similar database platforms and experience with Geographical Information Systems. Ability to speak and write fluently in Spanish.

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