Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator

As a Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator at UMMC, your main responsibilities would include developing and maintaining partnerships with various community organizations, managing youth programs, coordinating community events, and ensuring alignment with UMMC's community engagement strategy. Additionally, you’ll handle outreach activities and compile data related to program outcomes.

To apply for the Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator role at UMMC, you need at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Services, or a related field, along with two years of professional experience in program coordination or community relations. This background ensures you have the skills necessary for managing community engagement initiatives effectively.

In the role of Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator, you will help UMMC foster strong and lasting partnerships with schools, local businesses, and community organizations. This support is crucial for executing programs and events that address health disparities and promote wellness in the Baltimore area.

UMMC offers a competitive compensation package for the Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator position, which ranges from $64,480 to $73,901. Furthermore, a comprehensive benefits plan, including healthcare options, retirement plans, and more, is provided, ensuring that your needs are well met.

As a Workforce and Community Engagement Coordinator at UMMC, you will coordinate a variety of community events and initiatives, including health fairs, workshops, educational sessions, and youth development programs. Your role will enable you to create impactful experiences that promote community health and wellness.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for community engagement and how UMMC's mission aligns with your values. Mention specific aspects of UMMC’s community initiatives that inspire you and how your skills can contribute to their goals.

In your response, highlight a specific project where you played a leadership role. Share details about the project’s objectives, your contributions, challenges faced and how you overcame them, and the positive outcomes for the community.

Discuss strategies such as understanding their needs, maintaining consistent communication, and collaborating on initiatives. Emphasize your interpersonal skills and commitment to fostering long-lasting relationships that benefit the community.

Share your relevant experiences coordinating or managing youth programs, along with the skills you gained. Highlight specific examples such as internships, mentoring, or educational initiatives that reflect your capability to engage youth positively.

Explain your organizational skills and use of tools or frameworks for prioritization. Ask about your criteria for assessing urgency and impact, and provide an example where your efforts successfully resolved competing demands.

Discuss systematic approaches like surveys, metrics, and feedback mechanisms that you implement to evaluate community programs. Highlight your analytical skills and ability to use data to reflect on project success and areas for improvement.

Explain your knowledge of cultural competence and how you identify and address barriers to participation. Share examples of how you’ve engaged diverse communities and ensured programs are accessible to all individuals.

Provide an example of a presentation where you communicated effectively with stakeholders. Include how you prepared, the key points highlighted, and how you engaged your audience to ensure they understood the program's value.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration and how various community partners contribute to the success of initiatives. Discuss your experience in fostering teamwork and coalition-building to achieve common goals within the community.

Highlight your skills in project management, communication, and relationship-building. Connect these skills with your experiences that demonstrate your ability to successfully coordinate community engagement efforts at UMMC.