Community Education Coordinator

Rural Metro Fire Department; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response (GMR) in Southeast Alaska is seeking a Community Education Coordinator to lead health education and injury prevention programs under our ambulance provider contract.

The role blends field outreach, partnership work with public health offices, and coordinating CPR training and community events, with duties in grant writing and reporting to demonstrate contract compliance.

Qualifications

• EMT or Paramedic license with Public Health/Community Education or teaching degree.
• Alternatively, a degree in Community Health Education/Public Health with some public health experience.
• HS Diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in community health education and injury prevention programs.
• Develop targeted health education program plans with partners.
• Schedule/teach BLS CPR classes to meet contract requirements.
• Assist in grant writing for education/injury prevention projects.
• Promote events and maintain community events calendar.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Community outreach

Education

EMT/Paramedic license

Public Health/Community Education degree

HS Diploma

AHA BLS Instructor Certification

Job description

COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR

This role is hybrid

located in Southeast Alaska

$75,000 to $80,000 DOE

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Education Coordinator coordinates and participates in community health education and injury prevention programs and projects required by the ambulance provider contract, ensuring contract compliance for the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Assess injury data and current health concerns within the communities we serve.
• Work with County Health Department/EMS Office, community partners, and GMR CommunityEducation Department to develop a targeted health education program plan.
• Assist in the development, delivery, and evaluation of formative community education programs for GMR NW.
• Participate/plan/coordinate community events and/or GMR's participation in events including health fairs, safety fairs, displays, and exhibits.
• Assist in seeking out grant funding opportunities and grant writing for community education/injury prevention projects.
• Coordinate community education requests from EMS agencies, allied healthcare organizations, community partners, internal and external customers, and GMR's Community Education Dept.
• Attend area public education coalitions and organization meetings.
• Support AMR's BLS Community Training Center by:
  • Scheduling/teaching BLS CPR classes to meet contract compliance and requests
  • Coordinating AMR's participation with community PAD programs
  • Scheduling training facilities and coordinating the use of equipment
  • Assisting with the coordination of mass CPR training programs in the community
  • Prepare letters/memos/ reports/meeting & committee minutes, etc. as needed
  • Create educational and promotional materials and presentations (flyers, Power Point, etc).
  • Promote community education events externally and internally and maintain community events calendar.
• Maintain accurate records of community education activities and assist with preparing annual reporting documentation to demonstrate contract compliance.
• Participate in RFP processes and proposal writing as needed.
• PIO (Public Information Officer) duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensing/Certification

• Candidates with an EMT or Paramedic license along with Public Health/Community Education/ or teaching degree and experience OR a Candidate with a degree in Community Health Education/Public Health and some experience working in public health programs.
• HS Diploma required.
• AHA BLS Instructor Certification and Child Passenger Safety Technician certifications helpful.

Experience

• Teaching or presenting experience and/or prior community education experience.
• Prior Public Relations, Media Relations and/or Community Relations experience helpful.

Why Choose GMR?

Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you'll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors

-keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable-uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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