Regional Health Promoter and Engagement Coordinator

Job Duties

Who We Are

COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change.

Wages

$24.00 - $26.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums

Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee

Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance

COPAL sponsors a retirement plan with 6% employer contribution after 90 days of service and immediate vesting

Because COPAL is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, COPAL employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs

Professional development opportunities

Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a regular, full-time position that will be fully in-person. The role requires travel to sites within the southeast nine counties area and other locations as required by program activities. Some evenings and weekends will be required depending on community/program activities.

Job Summary

COPAL is hiring a Regional Health Promoter and Engagement Coordinator to play a vital role in advancing COPAL’s Southeast Initiative by supporting health and wellness efforts across the eleven counties of Southeast Minnesota. They will be responsible for managing local program activities, establishing and nurturing partnerships with community organizations and agencies, supporting community outreach and advocacy efforts, and actively engaging community members to encourage program participation and elevate community-identified health needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate workshops on health preventative topics, including nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and other health-related topics.

Participate in community events to promote access to health resources and advance community health priorities.

Develop and implement strategies to engage community members, increase program awareness, and drive participation.

Build relationships with communities through door knocking/home visiting at least once per month.

Maintain accurate records of interactions with community members, program progress, and any other indicator measured.

Gather community perspectives, stories, needs, and concerns through outreach, conversations, and listening sessions.

Coordinate key program activities, including health fairs, vaccination events, educational workshops, mental health programs, community discussions, community health campaigns, and other initiatives identified through community needs.

Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and oversee logistics to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and within budget.

Collaborate with the Health and Wellness (H&W) team in designing outreach strategies to engage target populations and improve program participation.

Support the development of annual and project-based work plans, including activities, timelines, responsibilities, deliverables, and intended outcomes.

Support coordination across COPAL departments when H&W initiatives intersect with organizing, communications, advocacy, environmental justice, workers' rights, or other organizational priorities.

Support in identifying implementation challenges, emerging community needs, and opportunities for program improvement.

Support community members to access health care services, health insurance, and community resources.

Conduct intake conversations with individuals seeking services in person, by phone, or virtually, prioritizing accessibility and choice.

Complete and maintain intake records and required documentation accurately, confidentially, and with respect for privacy.

Connect individuals with community partners, agencies, and programs, including housing, healthcare, food access, legal support, education, public benefits, mental health resources, and other services based on individual needs.

Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support that honors lived experience and self-determination.

Work alongside COPAL’s navigators and program staff to triage needs, support service navigation, and coordinate appropriate solutions.

Offer follow-up support to promote successful connections, continuity of care, and meaningful outcomes.

Identify recurring gaps or systemic barriers affecting community members and communicate trends to the H&W Director for programmatic or advocacy follow-up.

Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with local service providers, community-based organizations, public agencies, local businesses, health systems, coalitions, and other stakeholders relevant to the department.

Identify and recruit community leaders to be local alias in the community health promotion and join the Health Committee.

Collaborate with the Promotoras de Salud from Mankato and Minneapolis to facilitate training sessions that strengthen the knowledge, skills, and capacity of community leaders.

Support advocacy initiatives related to health access, health equity, social determinants of health, and other issues affecting COPAL communities.

Participate in coalition and partner advocacy efforts, including community education, public meetings, listening sessions, administrative or legislative engagement, and other advocacy activities as assigned.

Help translate community experiences and program data into information that can support policy recommendations, educational materials, advocacy messages, and organizational decision-making.

Provide administrative and clerical support for the Southeast Initiative Office as needed.

What You Bring

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus one to three years of experience in community work, health program coordination, health promotion, mental health services, or a similar role in a nonprofit or community-based setting.

Strong verbal communication, presentation, and facilitation skills in both Spanish and English.

Previous experience working with diverse populations with the ability to work with diverse communities in a respectful, culturally responsive, and competent manner.

Previous experience with group facilitation and community presentations.

An understanding of, or commitment to learning about, progressive theories of race, gender, class, and intersectionality, with the ability to apply these frameworks to support equitable and inclusive engagement across diverse communities.

Previous experience coordinating programs, events, outreach initiatives, or community-based projects is preferred.

Previous experience building relationships with community organizations, public agencies, healthcare providers, or other external partners is preferred.

Knowledge of Southeast MN community resources is a plus.

A demonstrated commitment to health equity and cultural humility and an understanding of the social determinants of health and health disparities.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to build trust with community members who may be experiencing difficult or high-stress circumstances.

The ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

The ability to support advocacy efforts while centering on the experiences, priorities, and voices of community members.

The ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.

Competency in MS Office: Word, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when program or community activities require it.

The ability to travel to sites within the southeast nine counties area and other locations as required by program activities.

A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet COPAL’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of COPAL. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

COPAL participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

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Minimum Education Required

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Minimum Experience Required

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Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$24.00 - $26.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55901

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

75204

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