Regional Research Program Engagement Coordinator – Grant Funded

Jobtailor; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Jackson, MS is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and implement educational events promoting awareness of clinical research opportunities. You will develop partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders, represent the organization at events, and support participant recruitment and outreach strategies.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and cultural competence, with occasional travel and the ability to

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of research, clinical, or event planning work experience.
• Knowledge of community engagement, health education, and clinical research principles.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, research teams, and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze and summarize program data and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to fostering inclusive community engagement.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must meet all job requirements at the time of application.
• Occasional travel to offsite locations and occasional driving.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and implements community engagement and educational events promoting awareness of clinical research opportunities
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to expand research outreach
• Represents the organization at community events, health fairs, workshops, and public meetings to educate audiences about clinical research
• Collaborates with investigators and research staff to support participant recruitment and community engagement strategies
• Develops and distributes educational and promotional materials related to clinical research and research participation
• Tracks outreach activities, participation metrics, and program outcomes, and prepares reports for leadership and funding agencies
• Assists with community engagement plans supporting organizational research priorities and health equity initiatives
• Guides patients in connecting with resources to improve access to health services and research participation
• Coordinates daily operations and evaluates financial data to ensure cost-efficient and fiscally responsible research conduct

Skills

Community Engagement

Event Planning

Project Management

Data Analysis

Written & Verbal Communication

Health Education Knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Job description

• Plans, coordinates, and implements community engagement and educational events promoting awareness of clinical research opportunities
• Develops and maintains partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to expand research outreach
• Represents the organization at community events, health fairs, workshops, and public meetings to educate audiences about clinical research
• Collaborates with investigators and research staff to support participant recruitment and community engagement strategies
• Develops and distributes educational and promotional materials related to clinical research and research participation
• Tracks outreach activities, participation metrics, and program outcomes, and prepares reports for leadership and funding agencies
• Assists with community engagement plans supporting organizational research priorities and health equity initiatives
• Guides patients in connecting with resources to improve access to health services and research participation
• Coordinates daily operations and evaluates financial data to ensure cost-efficient and fiscally responsible research conduct

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of research, clinical, or event planning work experience
• Knowledge of community engagement, health education, and clinical research principles
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, research teams, and stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Ability to analyze and summarize program data and prepare reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting platforms
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to fostering inclusive community engagement
• Ability to work independently
• Must meet all job requirements at the time of application
• Occasional travel to offsite locations and occasional driving
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in community engagement, health education, and clinical research principles while effectively coordinating events and managing partnerships. Proficient in analyzing program data and preparing reports to support organizational research priorities and health equity initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Community Engagement
• Clinical Research Principles
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Data Analysis

Hard Skills

• Research Experience
• Event Planning Experience
• Data Analysis
• Report Preparation
• Health Education Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Cultural Competence

Industry Keywords

• Community Partnerships
• Health Equity Initiatives
• Participant Recruitment
• Outreach Activities
• Promotional Materials

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Virtual Meeting Platforms