Community Engagement Specialist Apply
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Position Summary
Under general oversight by the Program Manager II (PrMgr II), the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) provides community engagement expertise in support of organizing and capacity building efforts for policies, systems, and environmental change approaches (PSE) for the Public Health Institutes (PHI) Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN).
CWNs vision is for a healthy nation where wellness is achievable for all individuals and communities, and its mission is to build capacity and leadership in communities and institutions to make optimal health accessible for all. PHI CWNs work falls within the four primary areas of training, education, research and evaluation, and advocacy; all of which use a health equity framework and culturally tailored approach to variously address the priority areas of increasing access to and consumption of healthier foods, with a focus on fruits and vegetables; decreasing consumption of unhealthy foods and beverages, increasing consumption of water; increasing physical activity, and preventing obesity and chronic diet related illnesses.
The CESs primary focus will include, but not be limited to, coordinating and supporting equity-driven community engagement projects. Implementing and training on Participatory Action Research (PAR), PhotoVoice, advisory and/or decision-making boards, and other community engagement strategies. This position requires working with a diverse set of federal, state, and local partners to systematically integrate PSE efforts that increase opportunities for authentic voices to engage in collaborative healthy community change. Activities may include maintaining communications, providing technical assistance, and facilitating intervention activities with partners and community members.
This is a regular full-time position.
STARTING SALARY: Full salary range for this position: $68,581 to $99,425 per year. The typical hiring range for this position is from $68,581 (minimum) to $84,003 (midpoint), based on 100% FTE. The starting salary is determined based on the candidates knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.
LOCATION
- Remote-hybrid, United States of America. Western region of United States of America preferred. This is a remote-hybrid position, meaning that while the position is largely remote there will be occasions when the incumbent will be required to work in the Sacramento Office in California and/or participate in meetings, conferences, and such, at external venues including client offices and project sites. Travel will be required approximately 15% of the time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Plans, participates, delivers, and evaluates training workshops, meetings, and special events including coordination of logistical arrangements with clients, partners, and associated staff.
- Supports the community engagement approaches within targeted programs in schools, afterschool programs, community-based organizations (CBOs), school-based health centers and/or health departments.
- Maintains relationships with collaborators including funding agencies, subcontractors, community-based organizations, local health departments, local implementers, community partners, stakeholders, and community residence and leaders.
- Trains clients, partners, associated staff, and other audiences on evidence-based community engagement practices.
- Provides quality technical assistance to clients, partners, and associated staff and engages community members in an effective and efficient manner.
- Facilitates intervention activities with community partners and community participants.
- Contributes to the evaluation of project progress and deliverables; prepares summaries, reports, and correspondence as required.
- Prepares abstracts and presents oral and poster presentations for professional audiences at conferences, meetings, and/or webinars.
- Contributes to the development of grant applications.
- Travel approximately 15% of the time.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 5 years (9 years if no BA) of public health experience with specialization in health equity, nutrition education, PSE approaches, food systems, prevention programs, or other related field.
- At least 3 years (7 years if no BA) of community engagement experience.
- Bachelors degree required; OR substitute with four additional years of related experience.
Other Qualifications
- Experience working with advisory and/or decision-making boards.
- Experience with training facilitation and coordination experience.
- Knowledge of federal nutrition education programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -Education (SNAP-Ed).
- Strong commitment to social justice and experience partnering with diverse communities for purposes of health equity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken), with ability to earn trust and respect of colleagues and partners at all levels and from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills.
- Excellent Organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Comfort with contributing to a newer program, developing, or trying new ideas.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Project), Zoom and Canva.
- Ability to deal with complex problems involving several variables.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and conduct follow-up.
- Flexibility with shifting priorities and competing demands.
- Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications
Important Information
- Remote work location in the Western USA.
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS
This position is classified as exempt based on the job duties. However, based on the FTE, salary level of the employee, or federal/state/local laws, the employee may be classified as nonexempt.
PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
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