JOB POSTING
Date: 20260724
Title: Senior Program Coordinator, Community Engagement
Work Arrangement: In-office | Remote | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary)
Preeclampsia Foundation
Established in 2000, we are the leading national 501(c)(3) not-for-profit patient advocacy organization serving the 5-8% of pregnant women - 300,000 women each year in the U.S. - who are affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia (formerly known as toxemia), eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. We are advised by a medical board comprising the top medical and scientific experts in preeclampsia and related fields, additionally collaborating with other non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions, and corporations to achieve our mission.
Our Purpose
To improve the outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy by educating, supporting and engaging the community, improving healthcare practices, and accelerating research.
Company Values
· Patient-Driven: Everything we do, advocate for, and develop is through the lens of the patient experience.
· Knowledgeable: As a leading resource, we stay well-informed and provide accurate and timely information with guidance from our medical and scientific advisors.
· Empathetic: It’s personal with us. We act with compassion and sincerity. We treat each other and others outside our team with human kindness.
· Collaborative: We take the team approach, seeking to build consensus with each other, our community, and our partners.
· Trustworthy: We are accountable to our community, our donors, volunteers, supporters, and each other; we work hard to maintain that trust and confidence.
· Catalytic: Small but mighty, we stimulate action and accelerate advancement.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Program Coordinator, Community Engagement plays a key role in guiding Patient Family Partners and other community members from their initial connection with the Foundation through certification, onboarding, and active engagement. Reporting to the Manager of Training, MoMMAs Voices, this position maintains ongoing relationships with PFPs, coordinates and facilitates Patient & Family Advisory Councils, manages volunteer engagement, and connects community members with meaningful opportunities across the Foundation.
This role combines relationship management, meeting facilitation, volunteer coordination, and program administration. The ideal candidate is an empathetic and organized relationship builder who can independently manage participant communications, facilitate productive advisory-group meetings, and create a supportive experience for patients, families, and volunteers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Human Services, or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, volunteer management, patient advocacy, nonprofit program coordination, healthcare outreach, or a related field. Experience working with volunteers, patient advisory councils, nonprofit organizations, community programs, or support services is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, sound judgment, empathy, and a commitment to the Foundation's mission and core values.
Technical Skills
· Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordination
· Communication & Relationship Management
· Program Coordination
· Community Engagement Technology
Competencies for this Position: These are the behaviors and qualities that contribute to the individual successfully executing the responsibilities of this role.
· Action Oriented - Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning; Identifies and seizes new opportunities; displays a can-do attitude in good and bad time; Steps up to handle tough issues.
· Manages Complexity- Asks the right questions to accurately analyze situations; Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems; Uncovers root causes to difficult problems; Evaluates pros and cons, risks and benefits of different solution options.
· Optimizes Work Processes - Identifies and creates the processes necessary to get work done; Separates and combines activities into efficient workflow; Designs processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance; Seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.
· Plans and Aligns - Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals; Breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions; Stages activities with relevant milestones and schedules; Anticipates and adjusts effective contingency plans.
· Self-Development – shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve; accepts assignments that broaden capabilities; learns from new experiences, from others, and from structured learning; makes the most of available development resources.
What You'll Do
· Guide prospective Patient Family Partners through certification, onboarding, and active engagement.
· Serve as a primary point of contact for PFPs and maintain supportive, ongoing relationships.
· Coordinate and facilitate Patient & Family Advisory Councils, including agendas, meeting logistics, documentation, and follow-up.
· Coordinate volunteer assignments and connect participants with meaningful Foundation opportunities.
· Maintain engagement records, monitor participant progress, and track program outcomes.
· Support the Foundation’s online community, educational activities, events, and community outreach efforts.
· Collaborate across departments to support education, advocacy, research, awareness, and engagement initiatives.
Salary and Benefits
To Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to HR@preeclampsia.org with name of position in subject line.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Preeclampsia Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Preeclampsia Foundation
Established in 2000, we are the leading national 501(c)(3) not-for-profit patient advocacy organization serving the 5-8% of pregnant women - 300,000 women each year in the U.S. - who are affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy such as preeclampsia (formerly known as toxemia), eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. We are advised by a medical board comprising the top medical and scientific experts in preeclampsia and related fields, additionally collaborating with other non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions, and corporations to achieve our mission.