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To apply, please email Lynette Gil-Fonseca (lgilfonseca@mscenter.org and Kerri Cechovic (kcechovic@mscenter.org) with the subject line ”Community Engagement Coordinator Position.” Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references.

Organizational Summary

The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center is a patient- and family-centered nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive and integrated wellness approach to multiple sclerosis (MS) and related diseases, life-changing support services, top-notch education programming, and cutting-edge research.

Our organizational culture is rooted in collaboration, support, and shared purpose. We believe that teamwork is essential to achieving our mission, and we foster an environment where staff members actively engage with one another, leveraging their diverse skills and expertise to deliver impactful programs and services.

Conectar is a broader organizational initiative to to expand culturally responsive care, strengthen community partnerships, and improve access to support for Latino and Hispanic individuals and families affected by MS. Central to Conectar is a free, bilingual (English/Spanish) six-month pilot program running July–December 2026. It was developed in direct response to community need — listening sessions with Latino individuals and families impacted by MS surfaced key barriers: language access, isolation, a lack of culturally relevant resources, emotional health challenges, difficulty navigating healthcare systems, and a desire for stronger family and community connection. These conversations also led to the creation of a community leadership council, which helped guide the pilot's development and ensure it remained grounded in lived experience and community priorities.

As the program has evolved, collaborations have been established and strengthened with organizations including WellPower, Denver Health, and community providers to strengthen mental health support, education, and referral pathways for participants. The program also integrates bilingual educational materials, interpretation access, and community-centered facilitation practices to help create a welcoming and inclusive experience.

Participants in Conectar will have access to:

• Monthly virtual/asynchronous bilingual educational videos about MS and wellness
• Monthly In-person community support circles in partnership with WellPower
• Up to 3 individual counseling sessions with a bilingual provider for participants who opt in
• Resource navigation support (food, housing, transportation, mental health services, etc.)
• Virtual bilingual neurologist Q&A sessions

Community Engagement Coordinator Position Description

The Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center (RMMSC) is seeking an energetic individual to lead outreach and resource navigation efforts for our Conectar Program to advance culturally competent care for Hispanic and Latino individuals and families living with multiple sclerosis. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for connecting with individuals and organizations dedicated to serving Hispanic and Latino community members, to convene and organize community leadership council meetings, coordinate pilot program services, conduct recruitment and outreach efforts, implement resource navigation services, and review translated materials for the program. The Community Engagement Coordinator will also collaborate with the team to organize advocacy efforts to advance culturally competent care practices in Colorado including outreach to community organizations, decisionmakers, and individuals and families living with MS.

This is a limited-service position. The funding for this position is provided by a limited term grant to support this program and is dependent on that funding being maintained. Full-time employment is anticipated through December 2027.

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with Hispanic and Latino individuals, families, and organizations to foster collaboration and trust.
• Coordinate community leadership council meetings to continue informing program direction.
• Organize culturally relevant educational events and coordinate support programming for the Hispanic and Latino MS community.
• Support ongoing communication to Conectar pilot program participants.
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with community organizations and clinics and other resources.
• Support material Spanish translation and review
• Conduct recruitment, outreach, and assist with coordination of efforts for the pilot program, ensuring broad community participation.
• Facilitate enrollment and onboarding process with Conectar pilot program participants.
• Serve as the primary resource navigator for pilot program participants by connecting individuals and families to community resources and support services related to social determinants of health, including transportation, food access, housing support, mental health services, financial assistance, and other community-based resources. Maintain and regularly update the program’s resource referral list, build relationships with service providers where appropriate, and follow up on referrals to ensure resources remain accurate, accessible, and supportive for participant needs.
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute advocacy initiatives promoting culturally competent care practices in Colorado.
• Create advocacy materials to amplify patient stories, spotlight barriers, and advocate for structural and systemic solutions.
• Conduct outreach to patients and support partners/family members via telephone, mail, and email
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA guidelines
• Organize a variety of workshops and presentations
• Develop and maintain various databases; maintain a variety of interrelated records and files
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Support 4 organizational events per year that take place on evenings and weekends.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills, and Strengths:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, communications, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• Bilingual Proficiency (Spanish and English)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills
• Experience organizing and conducting outreach activities
• Familiarity with community resources
• Good reporting, technical, and statistical skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven
• Detail-oriented and able to work with highly confidential information independently
• Excellent problem solving, innovative, critical thinking skills
• Available to attend evening and weekend community events and meetings
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
• Outgoing and engaging personality with confidence to interact face to face with individuals and community partners
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports on education and outreach activities, to track and assess progress, and address program challenges as they occur
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• While knowledge of multiple sclerosis is preferred, we will provide education as needed
• This position will require some travel for outreach meetings and events. Must own and be able to drive a car and have appropriate auto insurance coverage, and a valid Driver’s License

Compensation and Benefits: The hourly rate for this position is $26.50 per hour. Benefits include: Paid Time Off and holidays; partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance; a matching SIMPLE IRA; flexible spending account plan; monthly cell phone stipend; and remote work opportunities.

Work Environment: We are a hybrid office environment and remote work environment, and this position will require 1-2 days per week in our office in Westminster, Colorado. Some evening and weekend work will be required for programs and events.

To apply, please email Lynette Gil-Fonseca (lgilfonseca@mscenter.org and Kerri Cechovic (kcechovic@mscenter.org) with the subject line ”Community Engagement Coordinator Position.” Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of references.

We encourage interested candidates to apply by September 10. This position will remain open until the ideal candidate is found.