JOB SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Health Equity Coordinator, the Health Equity Navigator works as part of a team to increase cross-sector collaboration with partners and stakeholders, build community awareness related to COVID-19, and increase vaccination rates among higher risk populations. This is a time-limited, grant-funded position and involves travel by car throughout the county so reliable transportation is required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in connecting community members to appropriate healthcare resources and services related to COVID-19 via community outreach, engagement, training, and support
• Assist with addressing vaccine hesitancy and challenges within communities, including navigating processes, to help improve COVID-19 vaccination rates in Gwinnett County
• Provide support with improving COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and vaccine access among underserved populations at higher risk, including racial and ethnic minorities
• Expand community outreach efforts throughout the county, leveraging partnerships and collaborations
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in community events to educate and promote COVID-19 vaccinations
• Help generate a master list of community partners for health equity efforts
• Document COVID-19 Health Equity activities, including preparing reports on activities, as assigned
• Work with the Coalition marketing team to generate marketing and communication resources needed to improve community awareness and education
• Other duties as assigned

TEAMWORK, COLLABORATION, AND CULTURE

• Acts in a manner that reflects positively on the brand of the Gwinnett Coalition and serves the best interest of the organization at all times
• Treats others with kindness, respect, and dignity
• Gives and receives constructive feedback for the improvement of the team and organization
• Commits to learning, improvement, and professional development
• Works with a can-do attitude that is collaborative, creative, and positive
• Works within and embodies best practices
• Open to new ideas and innovative thinking

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Spanish, written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal skills, including engaging strangers in conversations 
• Self-starter, critical thinker, problem solver, results oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to work some nights and weekends as necessary
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Knowledge of Gwinnett County
• Experience providing educational training and/or outreach

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion, communications, sociology, public relations, or related field preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to careers@gwinnettcoalition.org.