Senior Manager - Community Affairs; Long

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Manager - Community Affairs. The Government and Community Affairs Manager will be responsible for managing community affairs strategy in Long Island. Activities involve proactive planning and relationship management to ensure that NYU Langone Health is well represented in the community. The Manager will develop and maintain relationships with local public officials, community groups, and internal community liaisons.

Working under the direction of the Government & Community Affairs Director, the Government and Community Affairs Long Island Manager will have the following responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Long Island Community Affairs for the Government and Community Affairs team, including proactive outreach and planning, monitoring community issues of interest to the health system, and responding to emerging issues.
• Coordinate and supervise NYU Langone Health’s participation in community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with the offices of elected officials, community boards, and community-based organizations based in Long Island, in collaboration with colleagues in the Office of Government and Community Affairs. Responsibilities may include requesting letters of support, arranging meetings with key leadership, or coordinating presentations.
• Manage Community Affairs Budget for Long Island activities, including planning budget and activities for the fiscal year, tracking spending, and responding to new opportunities. Responsibilities also include fiscal management of sponsorship requests, supplier and vendor management, and inventory management of event supplies and collateral materials.
• Identify and cultivate new opportunities to strengthen the utilization of the health system for patients in Long Island, working collaboratively with the hospital and FGP.
• Collaborate with hospital patient liaisons and engagement staff to facilitate improved patient care and community outreach.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for the development and implementation of involvement in community health activities related to the health system’s goals.
• Represent the health system to different communities and community groups, including schools and youth associations, senior centers, diverse cultural groups, and religiously affiliated groups. Demonstrate cultural competence and encourage trust in the health system. Arrange for guest speakers and participation in community events.
• Maintain relationships with key players of the Long Island-based activities of the Faculty Group Practices, Department of Population Health, Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, Beyond Bridges Initiative, and Together Growing Strong.
• Provide input for the Long Island sections of the annual NYU Langone Health in the Community report by contributing stories and photos.
• Provide ongoing lectures to new trainees in Social Work and Internal Medicine (Primary Care) residents on the role of the Office of Government and Community Affairs and opportunities to connect with the local community.
• Support Community Affairs across NYU Langone Health as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a bachelor’s degree with five to seven years of experience in community affairs or government. Must be able to organize and coordinate community events. Must work and communicate effectively with different communities and community groups; cultural competency and sensitivity are necessary. Demonstrate the ability to be self-directed, initiate new ideas, prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, and manage time efficiently.

Must have strong writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Public Policy or Public Administration

Note:

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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