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Transgender Health & Wellness Program Coordinator

In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV)
Albany, NY | Full-Time | Exempt | On-Site
Salary: $49,500–$54,900 annually

Champion Health. Build Community. Empower Lives.

At In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV), we believe that every transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) person deserves access to affirming healthcare, compassionate support, and opportunities to thrive.

For more than 25 years, IOOV has been a leading voice for LGBTQ+ Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), advancing health equity, housing stability, violence prevention, and community empowerment throughout New York's Capital Region.

We're looking for an energetic, compassionate, and community-driven leader to coordinate our Transgender Health & Wellness Program—someone who is passionate about health equity, skilled at building relationships, and committed to creating lasting change.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we want you on our team.

About the Role

The Transgender Health & Wellness Program Coordinator leads the implementation of innovative health and wellness initiatives designed to improve the lives of transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community members.

This role combines program leadership, community outreach, direct services, health education, HIV prevention, advocacy, and partnership building to ensure affirming, culturally responsive care reaches those who need it most.

Working closely with the Director of Interventions, you'll coordinate programs that connect individuals to healthcare, prevention services, mental health supports, housing resources, and community while helping shape a healthier and more equitable future.

What You'll Do

Lead Community Health Programs

• Coordinate HIV, STI, Hepatitis C (HCV), and overall health and wellness programming.
• Implement evidence-based and community-informed prevention interventions.
• Provide HIV/HCV testing, linkage to care, prevention education, patient navigation, and case management.
• Ensure all services are trauma-informed, culturally affirming, and grounded in harm reduction.

Build Relationships That Matter

• Develop trusted relationships throughout transgender and gender-diverse communities.
• Lead outreach efforts in community spaces, healthcare settings, and local events.
• Plan wellness events, support groups, educational workshops, and community engagement activities.
• Build partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, colleges, businesses, and government agencies.

Support Health Equity

• Connect participants with affirming healthcare providers and social services.
• Help reduce barriers to healthcare access.
• Promote HIV prevention strategies including PrEP, PEP, routine testing, and treatment.
• Advocate for equitable, culturally responsive care for TGNCNB communities.

Ensure Program Excellence

• Monitor program outcomes and maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare reports for federal, state, and private funders.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, New York State HIV Confidentiality Law, and grant requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance and continuous program improvement.

Support Team Success

• Assist with training, onboarding, mentoring, and supporting program staff and volunteers.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and mission-driven team environment.
• Work across departments to strengthen client services and organizational impact.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Human Services, Community Health, or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ health, public health, case management, or community outreach.
• Strong knowledge of transgender health, LGBTQ+ communities, HIV prevention, and harm reduction.
• Experience facilitating outreach, education, and community engagement.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• HIV Testing Certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days).
• Experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Bilingual (Spanish or another language).
• Experience with New York State Department of Health or other grant-funded public health programs.

Salary

$49,500–$54,900 annually

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, education, and demonstrated expertise in transgender health, HIV/STI/HCV prevention, community outreach, case management, and program coordination.

Benefits

IOOV proudly offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and organizational holidays
• Professional development, certifications, and continuing education opportunities
• Wellness and self-care supports
• 2% employer contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing, mission-driven organization

Why Join IOOV?

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to improve lives every single day.

At IOOV, you'll:

• Lead high-impact health initiatives serving transgender and gender-diverse communities.
• Help expand access to affirming healthcare and lifesaving prevention services.
• Build trusted relationships that strengthen individuals and communities.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to equity, justice, and health.
• Grow your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ Black, Brown, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Every outreach event, every connection, and every person you support helps build a healthier, stronger, and more equitable community.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position located in Albany, New York.
• Travel throughout New York's Capital Region for outreach and community engagement.
• Combination of office work, field-based services, community events, and health fairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for outreach materials and event setup.
• Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Apply Today

Please submit:

• A current resume
• A cover letter highlighting your experience, passion for transgender health, and commitment to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ communities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In Our Own Voices, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and affirming workplace.

We strongly encourage applications from transgender and gender-diverse individuals, LGBTQ+ people, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience whose perspectives strengthen our mission.

Join IOOV and help create a future where every transgender person has access to affirming care, opportunity, and the support they deserve.

In Our Own Voices, Inc. (IOOV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of LGBTQ+ communities, with a focus on people of color. Our mission is to enhance the health, wellness, and overall quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals through advocacy, support services, and community-building activities. We offer a wide range of programs, including health services, mental health support, youth services, and cultural events, all aimed at fostering a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. At IOOV, we are committed to promoting social justice and empowering marginalized communities to thrive.