Health and Wellness Program Coordinator at COPAL

Who We Are

COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change.

Wages

$24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), plus eight paid holidays per year and two floating holidays; cell phone stipend provided; competitive health plan with BlueCross, BlueShield of MN, dental, and vision insurance offerings: Health Savings Account (HSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employees. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short- and long-term disability insurance. COPAL sponsors a retirement plan with 4% employer match plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service and immediate vesting.

Schedule

This position requires flexibility for occasional evening and weekend hours based on program activities and community events.

A Typical Day in the Life…

A typical day as COPAL’s Health and Wellness Program Coordinator provides an opportunity to plan, coordinate, and execute health and wellness initiatives to improve community health outcomes. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Collaborating with the Health and Wellness (H&W) team to fulfill contract requirements and achieve program outcomes.
• Assisting the H&W Director in developing and organizing programs that align with community needs and departmental goals.
• Coordinating key program activities, including health fairs, vaccination events, educational workshops, mental health programs, and community discussions.
• Managing project timelines, allocating resources, and overseeing logistics to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborating with the H&W team in designing outreach strategies and promotional materials to engage target populations and improve program participation.
• Providing guidance and support to contractors to foster effective program execution.
• Building and maintaining relationships with organizations, public agencies, healthcare providers, and local businesses to expand program resources and reach.
• Educating community members on public health topics, including COVID-19 prevention, vaccination importance, and overall wellness strategies.

Who You Are

• You have previous experience in health program coordination, health promotion, mental health services, or a similar role in a nonprofit or community-based setting.
• You hold a bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
• You demonstrate the ability to establish relationships and assist in individual and group conflict resolution.
• You are skilled in organizing community events and activities.
• You are familiar with public health principles, community resources, and health equity issues.
• You demonstrate the ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• You are competent in MS Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• You are bilingual in Spanish and English.
• You possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• You are able to travel to sites within a 15-mile radius of the office.
• You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet COPAL’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of COPAL. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran’s status.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.