Project and Communications Coordinator, Part-Time (20 hrs/week)

Vermont HealthFirst Independent Practice Association is seeking a Project and Communications Coordinator to support the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in carrying out the organization’s mission to help physician-owned practices succeed so these lower cost, high quality healthcare options remain available to Vermonters. Projects and scope of work can vary depending on the organization’s needs and the candidate’s strengths but could include:

· Researching and suggesting new ways to improve member benefits

· Helping to identify and outreach to potential members and educating them on HealthFirst member benefits

· Assisting with communications which could include responding to emails and phone calls, creating member newsletters, drafting meeting summaries, scheduling meetings

· Helping to support business operations which could include processing new member enrollments, automating contracting processes, and updating member files and website

· Managing HealthFirst’s social media presence

· Assisting with other tasks as needed, such as event planning, research and preparation for legislative hearings, and member visits to offices

Qualifications:

· Customer service-oriented with excellent social skills, adept at building relationships

· Organized and reliable with fine attention to detail

· Superior communication skills, with demonstrated writing ability

· Web, tech, and social media savviness

· Self-starter who enjoys digging into new and potentially complex projects

· Strong work ethic and comfortable working independently

· Interest in healthcare industry and small business management

· Bachelor’s degree preferred

Knowledge of:

· G-Suite applications like sheets, forms, groups, drive, calendar

· Survey Monkey

· Word, Excel

· Canva

· Social media platforms

Details:

· Work remotely during normal business hours approximately 75% of the time. Some meetings will be in person and after normal business hours. Meetings will be at various locations within VT, but most will be in the Burlington or Montpelier areas.

· W-2 employee status, partial benefits including paid time off, and potential for 3% SIMPLE retirement plan match. Health insurance is not included.

· To apply, please send resume and statement of interest.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, VT