West Side Community Engagement Lead

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Manager of Community Engagement to lead West Side United’s community outreach and partnership-building efforts. This role drives strategic engagement with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to advance health equity across Chicago’s West Side.

Reporting to the Director of Community Investment and Development, you will design programs, facilitate listening sessions, and translate community input into actionable initiatives that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Urban Planning, Communications, or a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth
• Ability to work effectively across sectors and with diverse stakeholders with competing interests

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with WSU’s strategic plan
• Identify partners across programs, assess gaps, and pursue new partnerships
• Design engagement approaches suitable for partner types and relationships
• Collaborate with data and evaluation teams to measure engagement impact

Skills

Community engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Facilitation

Cross-sector collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Manager of Community Engagement to lead West Side United’s community outreach and partnership-building efforts. This role drives strategic engagement with residents, community organizations, and stakeholders to advance health equity across Chicago’s West Side.

Reporting to the Director of Community Investment and Development, you will design programs, facilitate listening sessions, and translate community input into actionable initiatives that