Research Community Engagement Specialist

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Mentorship program

Job summary

Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls region seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to advance partnerships and engagement with diverse audiences. You will work with leadership to build relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare partners, promoting institute research and activities.

The role emphasizes effective communication, planning, and coordinating opportunities for collaboration, with a focus on community outreach and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, social work, communications, public policy or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with partners.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to meet goals for community engagement and partnerships.
• Develop and implement plans to establish and maintain relationships with key partners.
• Coordinate meetings and activities supporting internal and external partnerships.
• Prepare reports or materials for presentations and events.
• Document and track engagement processes and activities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and diversification of partnerships.

Skills

Community engagement

Partnership development

Communication

Meeting coordination

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, social work, communications, public policy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Location:

Avera Research Institute-Sioux Falls

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$20.75 - $31.50

Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below:

Avera Research Institute

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Works with the Avera Research Institute leadership team to increase awareness of and engagement in research and related activities through partnership building and participation in community events and activities. This position assists with developing and maintaining relationships with research partners and collaborators including community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers. This includes creating and coordinating opportunities to promote Avera Research Institute research and activities with diverse audiences from community members to key partners.

What You Will Do

• Works with Avera Research Institute leadership to meet strategic goals for community engagement and partnerships.
• Using effective communication strategies and leadership, develops and implements plans for establishing and maintaining relationships with key partners including: Community organizations and leadership, Government agencies, research collaborators, healthcare providers
• Coordinates and participates in meetings and activities supporting internal and external partnerships and contribute to community engagement efforts in study start up, internal projects and with external collaborators.
• Prepares community engagement reports or materials for presentations events, and meetings.
• Appropriately documentsand tracks community engagement processes and activities.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and diversification of partnerships and collaborations.
• Utilizes excellent verbal and written communication skills to connect with a variety of stakeholders along with Microsoft Office and other web platforms to conduct job activities.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, social work, communications, public policy or related field

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].