Community Coordinator at Community Teamwork in Lowell, Massachusetts

Job Description:

WIC Community Coordinator

Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low income individuals and families.

In addition to fully utilizing your skills, Community Teamwork offers opportunities for continued professional development and career growth. Great teams, a competitive salary and well above average benefits including a generous contribution to employee 401k plans make Community Teamwork a highly regarded employer.

We are seeking a WIC Community Coordinator who will focus on outreach to families, partners, and the community to increase awareness and participation of the services the Division provides to children and families. This position will also coordinate recruitment efforts for our programs, raise the Division’s visibility in the community, and conduct presentations to the various partners and allies in the community.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a comprehensive listing, initiate contact and maintain working relationships with human service providers, advocacy organizations and other groups who use or have access to those who might use our services.


• Develop and maintain a database of community contacts made and outreach activities conducted within the service area.


• Facilitate or conduct periodic in-services for staff and/or clients inside the agency and other outside community agencies that work with the targeted population.


• In coordination with Management Staff, develop, implement, and submit the annual outreach plan and progress reports, as requested.


• Provide program, education and outreach materials to local agencies and advocacy groups. Maintain program marketing materials. Travel to local agencies, advocacy groups, and their events as required.


• May serve as program representative on committees or State or Local relevant initiatives, as well as other community activities.


• Represent program at community health fairs, workshops, and other public forums.


• Assists with retention activities with particular focus on existing or terminated participants who have already accessed WIC services to continue to participate in the WIC program.


• In coordination with WIC management and Community Teamwork marketing management, maintain the WIC Program’s social media pages and website.

Qualifications Include:

• HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred.


• Knowledge of community and neighborhoods served by our local WIC program.


• Well-organized, systematic approach to work.


• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.


• Good attention to detail.


• Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population.


• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Portuguese, Khmer, Swahili, Somali).


• Dependable transportation and ability to travel to other sites, meetings, agencies, and providers required.


• Ability to travel to local agencies, advocacy groups, and community events.


• Must be able work evenings and weekends as needed.

CTI offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Tuition Reimbursement and a 5% contribution to your 401K, 11 paid Holidays, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off, paid sick leave and much more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative, outcome focused team in an organization committed to excellence.