Community Engagement Specialist (part-time) – Franklin Parish, La

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Franklin Parish, Louisiana, US
Part-time (approximately 24 hours per week)
Disseminate information among community partners
Coordinate events and strategic contacts
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Specialist to serve as a liaison between the RURAL study team and the Franklin Parish community, promoting health resources and research study enrollment. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in community engagement or outreach

Job Summary

  • The Community Engagement Specialist will be the liaison between the RURAL study team and the Franklin Parish community.
  • This position will promote awareness of available resources and for health education materials and other support services, in addition to research study enrollment opportunities by identifying, screening, and consenting appropriate participants into research protocols.
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is seeking a part-time Community Engagement Specialist to serve as a liaison between the RURAL study team and the Franklin Parish community, promoting health resources and research study enrollment. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in community engagement or outreach.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Disseminate information among community partners
  • Coordinate events and strategic contacts
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
  • Present to community groups
  • Recruitment and retention of research participants
  • Provide navigational services for community members

Nice-to-have

  • In-depth knowledge of the assigned community
  • Ability to work with others
  • Function with minimum supervision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience
  • Proven success developing referral relationships
  • Experience in developing and maintaining new business relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively

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