Community Development Coordinator I (Economic Development Coordinator)

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Are you ready to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact in our community? Health Research, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Community Development Coordinator I (Economic Development) that will coordinate innovative initiatives aimed at economic empowerment, community wealth building and community health improvement. Your expertise in economic development principles, will drive initiatives to build wealth, improve community health outcomes, and foster economic resilience.

The Community Development Coordinator I (Economic Development) will help to foster business development, community engagement, capacity-building, empowerment, improved health and wellbeing in marginalized, under resourced communities throughout New York State. The Community Development Coordinator I (Economic Development) will coordinate initiatives in the New York State Department of Health-Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Unit aimed at identifying and leveraging community assets, facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and implementing creative solutions to address wealth gaps to improve health outcomes and eliminate health disparities. The incumbent will work with local businesses, community members, entrepreneurs and financial institutions to contribute to the design and implementation of programs that increase wealth, improve community health outcomes and improve community wellbeing through economic development initiatives. Specific duties will include: contributing to the development and implementation of economic development strategies, facilitating business development initiatives and working with community members to foster economic resilience and build community wealth building initiatives. The Community Development Coordinator I (Economic Development) will also be responsible for providing training and technical assistance for small businesses, entrepreneurs and community stakeholders throughout the state that are implementing community wealth building initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience in a health, human service or community-based organization that includes performing community development or economic development activities, providing community organizing and mobilization services, urban planning activities, or closely related experience; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of economic development or related experience (business development, finance, workforce development, entrepreneurship etc.)

• At least three years of program development and implementation experience

• At least two years of community development experience

• At least two years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience working with people of all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Demonstrated knowledge of wealth building initiatives

• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of public health issues

• Experience developing workshops and providing trainings for people of diverse backgrounds

• Strong commitment to social justice, health equity and wealth equity

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.