December | 2022

Calling all CHWs – Building Awareness of CHWs!!!

The 2023 Legislative cycle is just around the corner. This month, December 2022, is a great time to cultivate a relationship with your legislative representative to tell them about CHWs and the amazing work CHWs do. 

Thank you in advance! We are committed to moving forward WITH you to sustain and strengthen the CHW workforce! 

If you have questions, please reach out to: info@mnchwalliance.org

You can do this in 3 easy steps: 

1. Find out who represents you in the MN House and Senate AND copy their contact info: https://www.gis.leg.mn/iMaps/districts/

2. Use their contact form and/or send a short email that shares a link to CHW infographic and an attachment
   
   Please copy the Alliance in your communications or let us know who you contacted: info@mnchwalliance.org

3. Invite them to contact you with questions

Draft message (copy, paste, edit):

Hello and happy holidays,

My name is __________, I am a Community Health Worker (CHW)  (or I am an advocate for Community Health Workers (CHWs)), and I live in your district.  

I provide an attachment and link to a flier that tells you about CHWs and the amazing work we do. Briefly, CHWs are a health equity work force, we save the healthcare system money, and we improve health outcomes for members of our communities.

[If you want, feel free to add a note and/or a story here about what you do, how you impact people and families, why CHWs are important to your community?]

If you have questions and want to learn more about CHWs, please reach out.

Sincerely,

NAME

HOME ADDRESS (Your House and Senate representatives appreciate knowing their constituents' addresses.) 

Minnesota Community Health Worker Alliance

Executive Director

Purpose

The Executive Director is responsible to provide leadership and direction for the organization. The role will manage the day-to-day administration and operations of the organization, through monitoring finances, contracts, technology, and ensuring organizational standards and goals are met. The Executive Director reports to and works closely with the Board of Directors.

Functions/Tasks/Responsibilities

• Ensures that the activities of the Alliance follow organization’s goals, board objectives, directives, and approved policies.
• Works with the board to fulfill the organization’s mission, as defined by the Board of Directors. Responsible for communicating effectively with the board and providing all information necessary for the board to provide oversight and make informed decisions.
• Provides leadership to and builds an effective team by recruiting and hiring, onboarding, and providing supervision and coaching to the Associate Executive Director and other Alliance contracted staff.
• Develops and implements budget and accounting policies and procedures for organizational financial success and sustainability.
• Coordinates and leads annual budget reviews and monthly finance meetings with accounting support contractors and board of directors’ treasurer.
• Monitors, files, manages, and ensures contracts with the organization are properly handled, executed, and completed.
• Oversees proper maintenance and utilization of the Alliance’s technology and website content.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated abilities in organization and leadership.
• Experience in supervision of staff and contractors.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies and plans.
• Understanding of financial management and measures of performance.
• Problem solving abilities and creative thinking. 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and public speaking skills.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• Operate tools, technology, and equipment in accordance with Alliance protocols, operating procedures, and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of website management software, Microsoft Outlook, other Microsoft products, and video conferencing technology.  
• Enthusiastically invested and committed to the continued growth of health equity and public health efforts with the use of CHW strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working directly with, supporting, and advising a Board of Directors.
• Ability to apply successful fundraising and networking techniques.
• Strong project management skills. Easily balances competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Strong knowledge and skills in organizing and leading meetings/trainings in a virtual setting. 

Location

• Work will be done remotely. As this is a Minnesota-based organization, preference will be given to candidates residing in Minnesota.

Hours

• This is a contracted position for approximately 10 hours per week. Additional hours may be available depending on grants/projects awarded to the Alliance.

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter via this form.

If you have questions, please contact Laura Guzman-Corrales

Laura.guzmancorrales@mnchwalliance.org.

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