Research Community Engagement Specialist

CHEManager International; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

Employer matching retirement up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to support study recruitment, outreach, and engagement with diverse communities including pregnant women and rural populations.

You will help develop relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers, coordinating events and reporting on engagement activities to advance public health research initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Works with Avera Research Institute leadership to meet strategic goals for community engagement and partnerships.
• 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 documents and 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.

Education

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

Job description

Pay Range

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

Location

Avera Research Institute‑Sioux Falls

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day 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

Position Highlights

This position may include supporting the ECHO study, Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes, a longitudinal, observational study following pregnant women and their children to better understand how environmental exposures during the prenatal and early childhood time frame affect health outcomes for children later in life. We are seeking individuals who have a strong interest in working with diverse communities and patient populations. This may include pregnant women, children, and rural communities. Ideal candidates will have an interest in public health, maternal and child health, clinical research, and supporting research that advances health outcomes across a variety of populations. Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below: https://www.avera.org/research-and-clinical-trials/research-institute/

You Belong at Avera

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

• 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].