Community Health Educator

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Híbrido; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefits eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) seeks a Community Health Educator to join the Massey COE team. You will promote cancer awareness, screen eligibility, and link communities to screening and follow-up care in Williamsburg and Gloucester.

Join a mobile team delivering in-person and remote education, coordinating events, and extending education on prevention, early detection, and access to services. Hybrid schedule available; pay starts at $20/hr with benefits.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in health or STEM related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
• 2+ years in community-based health communications, health promotion or navigation
• Excellent oral communication (public speaking) and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Flexibility in communication style
• Knowledge of Williamsburg and/or Gloucester neighborhoods
• Ability to work with diverse community stakeholders
• Self-motivation with minimal supervision
• Experience with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google tools (Sheets, Docs)
• Comfort with using QR codes
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Commitment to professionalism and civility with diverse populations

Responsabilidades

• Co-lead mobile team of credible messengers in Williamsburg and Gloucester, coordinating health promotion events
• Represent Massey at community events, delivering cancer education and increasing awareness
• Assist community members in determining eligibility for cancer screening and access to care
• Address questions to reduce barriers to cancer screening and follow-up care
• Educate about cancer clinical trials and connect to Massey trial team as needed
• Connect community members to local healthcare and social support services
• Document encounters in Massey data systems with confidentiality
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license

Flexibility

Community knowledge

Self-motivation

Social media

Organization

Computer skills

Respect and civility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in health or STEM

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Descripción del empleo

Advertising Summary:

The Community Health Educator willintegrate seamlessly into the Massey COE education, screening andnavigation team. The Community Health Educator will have theopportunity to contribute to highly meaningful work helping toidentify those who need cancer screening and supporting people toaccess the screening care.

Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU

Department: Massey Central Admin

Mission:

To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians byaddressing the confluence between biological, social, and policydrivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centeredcare across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship;community integration; and training the next generation ofcommunity-centric researchers and healthcare professionals

Vision:

To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading thenation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal healthoutcomes for all

Why Richmond?

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Operationsfor Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s (MCCC) Community Outreachand Engagement (COE), the incumbent, helps clients and communitiesincrease cancer awareness, knowledge, cancer screening andconnections to follow up care. The Williamsburg and GloucesterCancer Community Health Educator (CHE) will help organize andcoordinate community events, provide cancer education, and helpcommunity members determine if they are eligible for cancerscreening (with a specific focus on colorectal and prostatecancer). The Cancer CHE will help community members access cancerscreening and will follow up on positive screening tests to connectcommunity members to local healthcare settings for diagnosticfollow up. MCC COE will support the Cancer CHE to increasecommunity access to clinical and social support services.Additional focus areas for cancer education include, but are notlimited to, smoking cessation, cancer risk reduction and earlydetection.

The Cancer CHE will be part of a mobile team providing in-person,and telephone- and computer-based cancer education for communitymembers in pre-determined areas of Williamsburg and Gloucester. Theincumbent’s familiarity with Williamsburg and Gloucester will workwith MCC COE data resources to determine the geographic areas withthe heaviest burden of cancer and the highest need for theseservices. The incumbent will work with other CHE’s in a mobilecancer resource unit, as well as a mobile phlebotomy team, topromote awareness of and deliver cancer screening activities atcommunity events in Williamsburg and Gloucester.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Co-lead a mobile team of credible messengers, traveling aroundWilliamsburg and Gloucester in a small Massey on the Move vanto
  • Identify appropriate locations for cancer health promotionevents
  • Coordinate and participate in community outreach andeducation/programming and events
• Represent Massey at community events in Williamsburg andGloucester ("tabling")
  • Provide cancer education using Massey materials to increaseawareness, knowledge about cancer risk reduction, screening andearly detection
• Provide support for community members to determine theireligibility for cancer screening and to support access toscreening, cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
• Address community questions to increase knowledge and awarenessand reduce barriers to cancer screening
• Provide education about cancer clinical trials and, whenappropriate, assist community members in connecting with the Masseyclinical trial team as needed
• Help connect community members to resources within localmedical centers (i.e. Lackey clinic, Riverside Health) andcommunity-based organizations to meet healthcare as well ashealth-related social needs
• Document all encounters in electronic data management systemsprovided by Massey, adhering to all confidentiality standards
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health or STEM related field or equivalentcombination of education, experience, and training
• 2 years or more experience working in community-based, healthcommunications, health promotion or navigation field
• Excellent oral communication (public speaking) andinterpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Flexibility in communication style
• Working knowledge of Williamsburg and/or Gloucesterneighborhoods
• Capacity to work directly with a broad range of communitystakeholders
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently/withlimited direct supervision
• Comfort with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook,LinkedIn)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Googleproducts (Google Sheets, Google Docs)
• Comfort with using QR codes
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills required
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environmentof respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member atVCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field
• Bilingual, Spanish and English language proficiency

Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship forthis position.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans!

Position will remain open until filled. Applications receivedby October 9th, 2026 will be given priorityconsideration.

Salary Range:

Starting at $20.00/hr commensurate withexperience

Benefits:

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week:

20

ORP Eligible:

No

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

University Job Title:

91411 - Open (Senior CoordinatorCE)

Contact Name:

Massey HR

Contact Email:

[e-mail]