1. Communications & Community outreach: Blog writing, video production, and storytelling. Develop content for monthly editorial calendar & provides specific communications programmatic support (e.g. event or training flyers). Researches options for future document management & long-term cloud storage for the ACH. Website content development. Assists with development of community outreach events & performs community outreach as needed
2. Coalition for Health Improvement (CHI) Community Initiatives support: Provide support for the CHI Comm. Initiatives funding administrative process, coordinating application review & managing scoring & reviewer communication. Work with Project Manager & funded partners to report impact. Assist with the recruitment of volunteer and independent reviewers. Assist with application material development & submission.
3. Other Programmatic Support: Supports outreach and development of specific community-facing programs as needed: Assist with research tasks and stakeholder engagement. Supports development and outreach of community-facing programs and events. Interfaces with local community networking groups to keep apprised of local efforts and identify opportunities to help coordinate and complement ongoing efforts through NCACH initiatives.
Service Activities
• Use email, Slack, Zoom, and other digital tools and platforms to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and external partners
• Attend internal and external meetings
• Working with Communications Manager, develop weekly and monthly content for organization’s communications channels, including but not limited to: blogs, video, social media, outreach materials, website content, etc.
• Manage grant process administrative tasks (e.g. collecting applications, organizing application review, tracking scores, etc)
• Working with team, identify new opportunities for community outreach and engagement
• Working with team, identify new ways to share stories and report program impact
• Support the development of quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and update stakeholder email database monthly
Community Need Addressed
Advance whole-person health and health equity in North Central Washington by unifying stakeholders, supporting collaboration, and driving systemic change, with particular attention to the social determinants of health.
Position Outcomes
NCACH achieves its mission by bringing together local community leaders who are focused on health, policy, and data-driven approaches to implement a series of healthcare transformation projects. We use collaborative partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the health of our communities as a part of the state’s Medicaid Transformation initiative. Our goal is to activate residents, health and social service providers, payers, and other community members to join in building a healthier region together.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Relocation allowance (if applicable), Student loan forbearance, Training
Skills you will gain
Public Health knowledge, Program support and implementation, volunteer recruitment
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment