New Jersey Health Initiatives (NJHI) works to create a healthier, more equitable New Jersey by investing in resident-led community groups and networks, rooted in racial equity, and centered on systems change. NJHI is managed through a collaborative relationship among the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the Community Foundation of South Jersey, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
NJHI is seeking a dedicated, committed, passionate Bilingual (English Spanish) Grassroots Community Advocate (GCA) to join the team. The GCA will be pivotal in engaging, supporting, and advocating for grantees. This individual will work closely with community organizers and grassroots groups, coalitions, networks, or organizations to amplify their community impact as well as support NJHI’s programmatic goals and their alignment with our community stewards and partners. The ideal candidate must be recognized for a specific area of knowledge related to community change, advocacy, power building, and a deep understanding of collaboration with community-led and community-centered work. The GCA will work closely with the Community Coach while focused on delivering advocacy and support tailored to the needs of grantees; such as organizational transformation, capacity building and technical assistance.