Community Engagement Coordinator

The College of Health and Human Performance provides instruction, conducts research, and performs service in health education and promotion, kinesiology, human development and family science, social work, interior design and merchandising, and recreation and leisure. The mission of the College of Health and Human Performance is to improve health, well-being, and quality of life. The primary focus of the college is to advance and disseminate knowledge concerning maintenance and enhancement of health and quality of life.

Community Outreach and Engagement Program Administration - 40%
The position will use local, embedded community knowledge to develop and implement an outreach training plan across a 9-county region. The position will coordinate the instruction of digital literacy trainings held across various community outlets (senior centers, community health centers, libraries etc..). This will include leading a team of two part-time community health workers who will help in the dissemination of trainings. The position will collaborate regularly with project team members and community partners to ensure documented results. Solves problems in systems, including connections between project team, libraries across 9-county region, and community partners.

Community Capacity Building - 20%
This position is responsible for the support of community members through building new digital literacy skills and promoting confidence in using digital technology and resources. This position will require community organization and advocation skills to build connection and support and partnership within communities.

Knowledge - 20%
This position is responsible for knowing and recognizing the digital literacy needs of the communities we serve. The position requires having or developing deep knowledge of local communities and institutions and analyze and explain procedures for outreach and training. This position will be trained by ECU project staff on these topics and trainings to be able to give support to communities and be effective educators.

Communication - 10%
This position will be an effective listener to learn about community groups experiences and needs while also providing health education and community advocacy to those served. Will explain project goals, processes, and progress to partners via multiple avenues, community contacts, and other project teams. Drafts internal processes for outreach and training, and creates presentations to convey information to groups.

Leadership of Outreach Team - 10%
This position will supervise and mentor part-time staff on the outreach team. The position will train and assist part-time staff to advance the goals of the outreach and training program.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Professional communication skills with researchers and community members. Project and community service delivery experience, including community coordination experience, community outreach, community education, and community-based human services. Completion of human research protections training.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

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