Statewide Coordinator- Critical MASS Health Disparities Coalition

STATEWIDE COORDINATOR  -  Critical MASS 

Position summary:

Critical MASS initiatives include: 

? Building a statewide network of public and private entities working toward the elimination of racial and ethnic health disparities

? Developing a clearinghouse for current research and practice initiatives

? Enhancing community capacity in identifying needs, making recommendations, and creating solutions to address health disparities at the local, regional, and statewide level

? Serving as a catalyst for developing a statewide planning process to eliminate health disparities in Massachusetts

 

The Statewide Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for the organization and work with the Steering Committee to implement its strategic plan. Having responsibility for the overall coordination of Critical MASS? activities, operations, and functions the Statewide Coordinator will interface with local communities; state, federal and municipal agencies; and funders and partners of  Critical MASS.

The Statewide Coordinator must have a Masters in Public Health, college degree or equivalent plus direct work experience. The successful candidate should be familiar with health organizations and issues of health disparities in racial/ethnic communities. Ideally, this individual will have experience in event planning, grant writing, website management and skilled in public speaking with three to five year's previous community organizing experience. Excellent organizational, facilitation, written and verbal communication skills, computer fluency (Microsoft Office) and reliable transportation for statewide travel are required.  Background in public health a plus. Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note:  This is a part-time position for (24) twenty four hours per week with future potential for full time employment. It offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a generous reimbursement package (mileage, cell phone, etc.)

 

Minimum Requirements:

?Masters in Public Health, college degree or equivalent plus a combination of direct work experience

? Self-starter with strong organizational skills

? Ability to build & maintain organization's structure out of fluid membership

? Strong writing, analytical and editing skills

? Strong interpersonal & facilitation skills

? Ability to manage or contribute to projects involving teams throughout state

? Ability to work with and act as interface between diverse populations (health professionals, consumers, business, academics and more)

? Strong verbal and written communication skills

? Ability to work under tight deadlines

? Familiarity with budgets and financial concepts

? Reliable transportation for statewide travel

? Computer & Internet fluency

? Performs other related duties as required

 

Preferred:

? Grant writing experience

? Experience with under-served and un-served populations and communities of color

? Understanding of community-based, clinical, and state efforts to eliminate health disparities

? Background in Public Health a plus

 

Forward Cover Letter and Resumes to (No phone calls):   

Mail: Critical MASS  C/o CCHERS, Inc.  716 Columbus Avenue, Suite 398 Boston, MA 02120

Fax: (617) 373-8797   E-Mail: efreeman@neu.edu