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Community Relations Coordinator

Centene · OK · Remote available · $23.23–$39.61 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an event you planned or helped run. What went well and what would you change?

What they are checking: Real event coordination experience, including logistics, materials and follow-up.

Tell me about a time you had to juggle several events and deadlines in the same week.

What they are checking: Organization and prioritization for a role that runs many outreach activities at once.

How do you talk about a health plan with people who may distrust insurance companies?

What they are checking: Ability to build trust in the community with warmth and clear, honest information.

What would you do

At a health fair, someone asks you a detailed question about their coverage that you're not sure about. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honesty and knowing when to connect people to the right resource instead of guessing.

How would you get other health plan staff excited to volunteer at a community event?

What they are checking: Ability to organize and motivate coworkers who don't report to them.

A school partner wants to cancel a health program you've been supporting. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Relationship skills to understand the concern and keep the partnership alive.

About the work

How would you find new community organizations to partner with in a market where the health plan isn't well known yet?

What they are checking: Whether they have a practical method for building outreach relationships from scratch.

What do you know about the marketing rules health plans have to follow when talking to Medicaid or Medicare members?

What they are checking: Awareness that plan outreach is regulated and that breaking the rules has real consequences.

How would you measure whether an outreach event was worth the time and money?

What they are checking: Whether they connect outreach activity to member growth goals instead of counting brochures handed out.

How do you keep track of contacts, events and materials so nothing falls through the cracks?

What they are checking: Organizational habits that keep outreach consistent and support the manager's plans.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Work with Marketing & Community Relations Manager to develop and implement community outreach plan for the Health Plan. Key Details: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J -1, OPT, or CPT. • Participate as a member of the Marketing team in developing and implementing strategies to support the department and company • Contribute to the attainment of member growth goals • Maintain thorough knowledge of Healthcare programs and associated regulatory marketing guidelines • Identify and develop relationships with new community contacts and organizations to pursue outreach engagements • Develop and implement promotional plan for new outreach opportunities • Identify and coordinate outreach activities and necessary materials at community and health events • Attend community and health events to distribute Health Plan information • Support manager with scheduling and delivery of health education presentations • Organize Health Plan staff and other resources in the participation and the support of select community events and activities • Distribute written material to customers who call in and request • Support Health Plan sponsored programs in schools • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of community outreach experience or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2+ years of community outreach experience. Experience in working with government-sponsored population, especially Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP. Experience in public speaking. For Oklahoma Complete Health: Ability to lift up to forty pounds required. Ability to travel the entire state required. Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred. This team needs someone bilingual in English and Spanish. Also, applicants must be within a 30-minute drive of Oklahoma City, OK to be considered for this position. This is a remote role that requires up to 80% local travel/time in the field. Pay Range: $23.23 - $39.61 per hour At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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