Community Relations Specialist

Community Relations Specialist

CalOptima Health is seeking a highly motivated an experienced Community Relations Specialist to join our team.  The Community Relations Specialist will function as a representative for CalOptima Health in the community and to community-based organizations. The incumbent will plan and coordinate community outreach activities, including quarterly networking forums, community town hall meetings, stakeholder meetings, educational seminars and health fairs. The incumbent will serve as a knowledgeable resource about CalOptima Health’s programs and services. The incumbent will be expected and empowered to be a real-time problem solver for members and stakeholders. 

Position Information:

• Department: Community Relations
• Salary Grade: 306 - $58,205 - $90,217 ($27.98 - $43,3736)
• Work Arrangement: Partial Telework ??**This position is eligible for telework in California.** 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in a mission driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
• Serves as a CalOptima Health representative for community organizations.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates community relations projects, activities and events. Specific activities include developing project work plans and budgets, scheduling and facilitating planning meetings and coordinating logistics.
• Participates as a representative of CalOptima Health in assigned community meetings, collaborative, committees and coalitions to develop and enhance community partnerships.
• Attends health and community fairs and health promotion events.
• Organizes and plans workshops, presentations and supports large/special events.
• Partners with Strategic Development, Communications, Government Affairs and other internal departments to maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• ? Cultivates support for CalOptima Health’s programs and generates leads for outreach and enrollment staff.
• ? Ensures key messages related to CalOptima Health’s programs and policy issues are clearly communicated to external stakeholders.
• ? Conducts presentations for community-based organizations to increase awareness about CalOptima Health’s programs and services.
• ? Engenders cultural sensitivity and knowledge regarding the diversity of the populations CalOptima Health serves.
• 15% - Administrative Support
• ? Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• ? Communicates major community developments and issues to leadership and other internal departments. 
• 5% -  Completes other projects and duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in community health, public affairs, communications, public health or related field required PLUS 3 years of experience in community health, public relations and/or community-based organizations, including planning and organizing large-scale public events required; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health’s defined threshold languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese) required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle or other approved means of transportation, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance will be required for work away from the primary office 30% of the time or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public affairs, community health or related field.

Required Licensure / Certifications:

• n/a

To apply and see full details, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5879494