Engagement Specialist Jobs in New York
Engagement Specialist jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, higher education, and large financial services firms across every seniority level from entry-level coordinator through senior director. The heaviest hiring activity is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like NYC Health and Hospitals, Columbia University, and JPMorgan Chase maintain consistent engagement specialist workforces. The most in-demand specialties right now are patient engagement, employee engagement, and community outreach. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title:
Physician Referral & Engagement Specialist
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department:
Marketing
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary
About the Role:
At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, building strong relationships with referring physicians is essential to expanding access to world-class cancer care. As a Physician Engagement Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting the programs, events, communications, and outreach efforts that connect physicians and healthcare partners with our clinical experts and services.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys managing projects, coordinating events, building relationships, and bringing people together around a shared mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Physician Liaison Team, you'll help drive initiatives that strengthen referral partnerships, support physician education, and increase engagement across the healthcare community.
If you're energized by collaboration, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy balancing strategy with hands-on execution, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The starting annual salary for this position is $70,579 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.
What You'll Do:
In this role, you'll serve as a central resource for physician engagement, outreach, and relationship-building initiatives by:
- Supporting the Executive Director and Physician Liaison Team in executing physician engagement and referral growth strategies
- Coordinating projects, timelines, deliverables, and communications across multiple departments and stakeholders
- Preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, correspondence, and follow-up communications
- Serving as a key liaison between clinical teams, service lines, marketing, communications, CME programs, employer services, and other partners
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and goals are met
- Coordinating physician outreach initiatives that support referral development and relationship building
- Assisting with planning and execution of physician meetings, educational events, conferences, and outreach activities
- Supporting continuing medical education (CME) programs through event coordination, communication, documentation, and logistics management
- Coordinating registrations, materials, speaker needs, attendee communications, and post-event reporting
- Helping manage employer and community outreach initiatives, including survivorship, screening, and specialized health programs
- Collaborating with Marketing and Communications to develop and distribute physician-facing content and outreach materials
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of physician engagement communication plans and content calendars
- Maintaining physician contact lists, outreach databases, and distribution lists
- Tracking engagement activities, outreach performance, and referral-related metrics
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen engagement, and enhance operational effectiveness
What You'll Bring:
We're looking for a proactive professional who combines strong project management skills with excellent relationship-building abilities.
Successful candidates will typically have:
- Experience in project coordination, healthcare administration, event planning, physician relations, marketing, business development, or a related field
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience coordinating meetings, events, conferences, or educational programs
- The ability to build effective working relationships across a variety of teams and stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Confidence managing timelines, deliverables, and complex logistics
- Analytical thinking and the ability to organize and interpret information
- Experience working with databases, contact management systems, reports, or performance metrics
- A professional, customer-focused approach and strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others
Who Will Be Successful in This Role:
This role may be a great fit for someone who:
- Enjoys building connections and helping teams work together effectively
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a variety of ongoing projects
- Loves organizing events and ensuring every detail is accounted for
- Is comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with administrative coordination
- Takes initiative and anticipates needs before they arise
- Communicates confidently with physicians, healthcare leaders, and cross-functional teams
- Enjoys finding ways to improve processes and create efficiencies
- Wants to contribute to the growth and success of a mission-driven healthcare organization
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At Roswell Park, every role contributes to a shared mission of easing the burden of cancer. As the nation's first cancer center and a nationally recognized leader in cancer care, research, and education, we're committed to improving lives through innovation, collaboration, and compassion.
When you join Roswell Park, you'll enjoy:
- Meaningful work that helps connect physicians and patients to exceptional cancer care
- The opportunity to collaborate with clinical, research, and administrative leaders across the organization
- A dynamic role with a blend of project management, relationship building, event planning, and strategic support
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing career growth
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where employees are respected, valued, and encouraged to contribute
- A workplace guided by the values of Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion, and Respect
If you're a highly organized relationship builder who enjoys coordinating impactful programs, supporting strategic initiatives, and creating meaningful connections across healthcare communities, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, marketing, communications, business, or a related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in physician engagement, healthcare marketing, sales, project management, or healthcare operations.
NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Our Core Values
RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.
Historical Compensation Information Statement
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Engagement Specialist Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Molina Healthcare2

- Apex Service Partners1

- Bloomberg1

- Elderwood1

- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Technology & Software1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engagement specialist jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, human services, public health, or a closely related field
- Two or more years of experience in community outreach, patient relations, or employee engagement
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across large organizations
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or similar engagement management tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and facilitation experience
- Experience collecting and analyzing engagement data to inform program decisions and reporting
Engagement Specialist Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engagement specialist in New York?
Most engagement specialist roles in New York require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, social work, public health, or business. New York does not issue a single state license for this role, but positions in healthcare settings often require alignment with New York State Department of Health standards, and roles in behavioral health may require familiarity with Office of Mental Health guidelines. Building a portfolio of program outcomes and completing coursework in organizational development strengthens candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire engagement specialists in New York?
Employers hiring engagement specialists in New York right now include Molina Healthcare, Apex Service Partners, and Bloomberg, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of major hospital networks, universities, and Fortune 500 headquarters means openings appear consistently year-round across both the public and private sectors.
Which New York cities have the most engagement specialist jobs?
New York, Brooklyn, and Buffalo have the most engagement specialist openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its density of hospital systems, nonprofits, and corporate headquarters, while Albany draws openings from state government agencies and healthcare institutions, and Buffalo's growing healthcare and higher education sectors support steady regional demand.
Are there remote engagement specialist jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since a meaningful portion of engagement work involves digital outreach, virtual programming, and remote stakeholder communication. About 0% of engagement specialist openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role has shifted to digital channels. Community-facing and patient-facing positions remain the most likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a engagement specialist in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a coordinator or associate engagement role at a large New York hospital network or nonprofit, where formal onboarding cohorts regularly bring in candidates without direct experience. NYC Health and Hospitals, the New York City Department of Health, and large universities like CUNY run entry-level programs that treat adjacent experience in customer service, education, or volunteer management as qualifying background. Earning a certification in project management or completing coursework in community health education gives candidates a concrete edge in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to engagement specialist jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to engagement specialist jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the employer without creating an account or signing up.
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