Community Outreach Specialist

The vision of Colorado Access is to have healthy communities transformed by the care that people want at a cost we can all afford. Our mission is to partner with communities and empower people through access to quality, affordable care.

Why should you consider a career with Colorado Access?
We are a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. We care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP ) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Our focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. We are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by our vision, supported by our values and pillared by diversity, equity and inclusion.
1. Find work/life balance: We offer PTO, floating holidays, seven company paid holidays, work from home options (exceptions apply), an Employee Assistance Program and a 401K.
2. Be a part of something bigger and make an impact: We serve the underserved and most vulnerable populations in our community through access to quality and affordable health care. No matter what you do for Colorado Access, you are impacting our community and making a difference.
3. Sharpen your skills, learn, and grow: We support your continued development through tuition reimbursement, leadership training, promotion opportunities, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and a language pay stipend.

What you will do:
We are looking for a Community Outreach Specialist like you who can help shape our vision and support our mission. Here is what the day-to-day functions will look like:

• Collaborate with internal partners to lead the design, development and execution of outreach initiatives that increase community awareness and grow/retain the membership of Colorado Access and all subsidiary company plans and services.
• Administer outreach, promotional, sponsorship and other event programs that are mission aligned with Colorado Access' mission.
• Establish, coordinate and maintain strong relationship with community organizations, including representation of Colorado Access and its interests in those organizations when required.
• Work with Director of OMFA to develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization's liaison with various constituents.
• Evaluate partnerships and outreach needs to identify opportunities and makes recommendations about how to strengthen local relationships based on company mission and related sales and marketing strategies.
• Develop and coordinate employee volunteer opportunities and associated programs.
• Serve as the primary lead for coordinating events across all lines of business as appropriate, including: preparation, transport and setup, event-day representation, volunteer recruiting and training, etc.
• Makes presentations to community based organizations, health fairs, external coalitions, businesses and other agencies in order to outreach to specific groups, as well as build and strengthen partnerships.
• Provide input on creative outreach strategies and best practice, with a focus on grassroots initiatives.
• Manage inventory of promotional items and coordinate ordering and future planning.
• Track OMFA projects/activities and submit progress reports on a regular schedule.

What you will bring:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, social sciences, business or other related field preferred. Equivalent combination of experience and/or education may substitute with a preference for six years progressive relevant work experience.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years in outreach program experience, experience working with communications practices, principles, and procedures. Minimum of one year experience working in a health care setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with diverse populations including business professionals, community representatives, Medicaid, CHP or Medicare beneficiaries and health care providers is required. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills, to include experience with formal and informal public speaking. Requires the ability to interpret and analyze data related to marketing strategies. Strong time management and organizational skills and ability to work independently required. A working knowledge of the healthcare system and managed care principles. Bi-lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving.

Together we will be: an innovative and collaborative team who supports each other, the employees and vision of the company to reach our goals individually, together and as an organization.

Pay, Perks and Benefits at Colorado Access:
The compensation for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually. The pay rate/salary is commensurate with experience.
In addition to being part of a mission driven organization serving our community, as an eligible Colorado Access employee, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date.
• Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent).
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility).
• Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance).

Where you will work:
This position will be a hybrid model work environment, a blend of ‘In-Office’ and ‘Remote.’

We are not able to support out of state employees at this time as we continue to serve our members and community in the metro Denver area and across the beautiful state of Colorado.

Colorado Access is committed to providing equal opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.