RaisingHealth (formerly Academy of Medical & Public Health Services) Manager of Community Building Brooklyn, NY · Full time

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RaisingHealth Partners (formerly known as Academy of Medical & Public Health Services (AMPHS)) is a Brooklyn-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to accessing healthcare for immigrants and other under-served communities in NYC. Every year, we proudly serve and connect more than 20,000 New Yorkers to healthcare systems. Our programs equip immigrant populations with the knowledge to help them navigate the complexities of living in a new city and transition into post-secondary education and/or employment opportunities. At the same time, we also educate community members on their immigrant rights, healthy living, nutrition and health access, and create space for civic engagement.

Join Our Team at RaisingHealth: Manager of Community Building

Are you passionate about building bridges and making a positive impact in your community? Do you have a flair for organizing, leading, and empowering others? If so, we’ve got the perfect job for you! RaisingHealth is on the hunt for a dynamic and energetic Manager of Community Building to take our programs to new heights and help us spread safety and wellness.

What You'll Be Doing (and Loving!):

- You’ll be the mastermind behind community engagement, crafting creative strategies to connect with amazing people and make our programs the talk of the Sunset Park Brooklyn community.

- Lead safety instruction classes (yep, including self-defense!), ensuring our community feels safe, prepared, and ready to tackle anything.

- Support and lead a fantastic team, helping them grow while fostering relationships with new and existing community partners. Think networking with purpose!

- Bring out your inner event planner by organizing fun and impactful community events, workshops, and focus groups. Public speaking? No problem. You’ve got this!

- Build and maintain our volunteer dream team – from recruitment to training, you’ll guide them every step of the way.

What We’re Looking For:

- 3-5 years of experience in public health, community-based projects, or special events – if you’ve done this in a non-profit, you’ll fit right in!

- You’ve got at least 2 years of leadership experience, mentoring and developing staff to shine their brightest.

- A background in facilitating trainings, especially for immigrant populations, with empathy and passion.

- A Bachelor’s in Public Health or a related field, but if you’ve got a Master’s, we’re even more excited!

- Bonus points if you’re bi-lingual in Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic! 🌍

- Oh, and you’re a whiz with MS Office, because let’s face it – spreadsheets are part of the fun.

Why Join Our Team?

- You’ll be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference.

- Creativity, community, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

- You’ll have the opportunity to engage with diverse communities, making every day as rewarding as the next.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be a community superhero, we want to meet you! Apply today and let’s make the world a safer, healthier place—together! 🌟