THE ORGANIZATION
Evergreen Health Cooperative (EHC) is a non-profit consumer operated and oriented health insurance plan (CO-OP) in Maryland that provides individuals and businesses with quality health care, a voice in how their plan is operated, and the chance to experience being part of a health plan that puts patients at the core.
THE POSITION
Reports to: Manager, Outreach and Community Relations & Senior VP of Marketing
The Community Outreach Associate will join the Evergreen Health communications department and play a vital role in representing Evergreen Health at various community events in Maryland. He/She will work with the senior VP of marketing and the manager of outreach to promote excellent community relations by engaging with visitors to our booths and guests at various events. The communications department works to ensure its organization’s community presence is consistent with its brand and mission to deliver a personalized experience for our members and potential members. As such, s/he may be involved with event planning, event coordination, and collaboration with various departments at Evergreen Health. The outreach and communications associate must have reliable transportation to travel within Maryland, and be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
SPECIFIC SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be available part-time for a minimum of 10 hours a week and maximum of 20 hours a week beginning in September 2014 and ending in February 2015
•Assists with event planning and coordination
•Sets up and staffs outreach events that are held during mornings, evenings,
and weekends
•Collects potential member information and adds to database for social media and email marketing engagement
•Provides regular updates to communications team on event participation
•Outreach Associate must be available on the following dates for major events:
o September 13, 2014
o September 20, 2014
o October 5, 2014
o October 11, 2014
o November 27, 2014 (Thanksgiving Day – morning only)
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
•Personal and professional track record that demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Evergreen Health
•Effective communication skills
•A positive attitude – ability to work hard, have fun, and operate efficiently in
a fast-paced, start-up work environment and in a highly complex and dynamic industry sector
•Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
•Commitment to professional development and teambuilding
•Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
•Demonstrated interest in Evergreen Health’s mission and community outreach
•Strong interpersonal skills with diverse audiences, including individuals
and families
TO APPLY
Please forward Cover Letter and Resume to: careers@evergreenmd.org with Subject Line: “Community Outreach Associate” by August 31, 2014.