Fair Haven Community Health Care 

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Job purpose

The Project and Events Coordinator is a vital member of the Marketing team, actively involved in all levels of the health center’s activities, including brand and program awareness, events and project management activities. This position requires a self-starter with attention to detail and ability to manage projects and work independently. This position is responsible for supporting projects from beginning to end.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to Director of Marketing and Communications, the Project and Events Coordinator and interacts with all aspects and levels of Fair Haven Community Health Care. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support the FHCHC mission and serve as an FHCHC ambassador, both internally and at community events
• Ensure that marketing collateral and work are completed efficiently and on time working with the Marketing team
• Plan and coordinate events internal and external, set up logistics, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Provide support including invitations, social media, food ordering, A/V, set up and break down as needed.
• Organize and improve project workflow
• Assist team members with preparing PO’s, create and track project timelines, manage project cost and prioritize projects including a ticket system effectively
• Able to handle multiple projects/events simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Develop content for and maintain social media platforms to support FHCHC, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
• Represent FHCHC at community outreach events and meetings.
• Support FHCHC advocacy and legislative efforts, internal and external
• Coordinate and independently execute internal marketing and communication requests
• Work occasional weekends or evening hours as needed
• Act in professional and culturally competent manner with FHCHC staff, patients and community partners. Perform such other duties consistent with the responsibilities of this position, as directed by supervisor.

• The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills, time and project management skills, and present themselves professionally. They should be detail-oriented and creative, and able to multi-task without losing sight of the goals, and able to work in a fast-paced office environment.  Experience in event planning and project management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with specialization in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, project management, Interactive Media or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant and/or equivalent work experience in a marketing, advertising, public relations, events, communications or promotions role preferably within an office setting.
• Health care experience and/or a strong interest in community health/ health equity is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
• Advanced understanding of digital and social media, and ability to design, write and edit for multiple marketing channels.
• Proficiency in CANVA/Photoshop/photography and Constant Contact (or similar platform) is preferred.
• The ability to set plans and goals with others and to independently carry out assigned projects and tasks that fulfill plans and meet goals is essential. Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals both inside and outside of the organization. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• This is an in-person position, with onsite and offsite responsibilities.  The opportunity for remote work up to two days a week may be available once probationary period has been successfully completed.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team, have a commitment to serve all patients regardless of demographics.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation and the ability to work occasional weekends or evening hours as needed are a must.
• Ability to lift and carry up to thirty pounds is essential.

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.