Communities of Solutions Coordinator (Finance)

Summary Description:

The Communities of Solutions Coordinator plays a critical role as a program officer, subject matter expert, organizational/coalition coach, and internal advocate to support the development and implementation of community-driven health equity strategies through PJTT. This position works closely with other members of the PJTT Team to accompany coalitions in learning, failing forward, and ultimately addressing root causes of poor health.

Salary:

Annual salary rate begins at $58,810. Mid range at $73,513. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.

Essential Duties:

• Fulfill the role managing philanthropic interaction and support by developing trust with community coalitions, providing guidance, monitoring outputs and outcomes, and engaging other PJTT team members and/or departments at MHM through trust-based philanthropy practices.
• Make presentations in a variety of public settings on core PJTT frameworks, including Pathways to Population Health, stakeholder mapping, quantitative and qualitative measurement, driver diagrams, 90-day action planning, inclusion and engagement with persons with lived experience, and coalition governance. Continuously update knowledge and expertise on these and other topics as new research and practices in the field emerge.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advise coalitions addressing any of the Vital Conditions for Community Well-Being (thriving natural world, reliable transportation, humane housing, meaningful work and wealth, lifelong learning, basic needs for health and safety, belonging and civic muscle) based on the unique strengths and opportunities of their community
• Assess, encourage, and provide guidance to coalitions as requested (at least once a month per coalition) to support the development and implementation of their community-driven health equity strategy.
• Work with the MHM Community Connectors, persons with recent lived experience, and other PJTT stakeholders throughout MHM's service area in co-designing, co-creating, and co-evaluating PJTT and other CoS efforts through design, application review, check in, and other interdepartmental teams
• Provide input, develop, and deploy capacity-building opportunities throughout MHM's service area in support of the Communities of Solutions framework; resources could include consultant contracts, trainings, leadership development, toolkits, webinars, and templates
• Collaborate with MHM team members to advance and strengthen health equity as both an outcome and a process by integrating community residents and MHM team members with recent lived experience into decision-making processes
• Collaborate with other members of the CoS Team to plan, organize, and carry out in-person and virtual events
• Work closely with and provide support to Community Connectors in facilitating conversations, planning efforts, and group decision-making processes with communities through critical thinking, teamwork, collaborative problem-solving, and inclusion.
• Facilitate community conversations with diverse audiences to share information and resources as well as collect information to support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives and programs
• Identify, cultivate and maintain strong relationships and communication with a variety of external partners, including faith communities, community-based organizations, schools, and other nonprofits, ensuring that key stakeholders and MHM staff are kept appropriately informed and engaged, timely and consistently
• Compile and analyze information to support assessment, evaluation, and reporting about the progress of community coalitions and PJTT more broadly towards health equity and impact goals, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Participate in the development of PJTT curriculum and tactical plans
• Represent MHM at community meetings and on community task forces as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To successfully perform this role, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. The qualifications outlined below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, public health, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in community outreach or organizing, including work directly with individuals who have lived experience of inequities.
• In lieu of a degree:
  • High school diploma or equivalent and
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in community outreach or organizing roles.
  • Must demonstrate experience engaging individuals with lived experience in projects, programs, or decision-making processes.

Preferred:

• Understanding of community development models, particularly Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD).
• Experience working with and addressing health and social inequities in marginalized populations.
• Background in community organizing and partnerships with grassroots organizations.
• Experience engaging or collaborating with diverse faith-based communities.
• Strong project management, public speaking, conflict mediation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across departments to achieve shared goals.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None.

Language Skills:

Comfortable speaking and responding to questions in front of diverse audiences, including community members, leaders, and staff. Must be fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.Must be able to develop documents and deliver presentations.

Reasoning Ability:

Demonstrates creative, strategic thinking and sound judgment. Able to work independently and collaboratively across diverse stakeholders to build consensus. Skilled in problem definition, data collection, analysis, and drawing valid conclusions. Excels in complex, matrixed environments with a focus on collaboration, negotiation, and innovation.

Computer Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom and MS Teams. Must be able to navigate online platforms and systems effectively.

Other:

• Commitment to health equity and community-driven approaches
• Learning-oriented mindset with willingness to innovate and "fail forward"
• Understanding of upstream and root cause community health work and the differences between charity, equity, and liberation
• Passion for creating positive change that leads to thriving communities
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving circumstances
• Strategic and analytical thinking about social, economic, and political issues
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to engage across sectors
• Understanding of the roles and contributions of community stakeholders
• Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and auto liability insurance

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role involves bending, walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Travel within assigned regions and to San Antonio is required up to 50% of the time. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.