Senior Community Engagement Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern University Full time
Job Summary:

At Northwestern University, we are committed to advancing knowledge and addressing the complex challenges facing our society. The Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease is a leading research center that focuses on investigating the causes and clinical characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing community engagement strategies to promote our research and educational programs. This will involve building partnerships with community organizations, facilitating outreach and recruitment efforts, and developing educational materials to promote our work.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community engagement, outreach, and education, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be able to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, researchers, and students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement community engagement strategies to promote our research and educational programs
  • Build partnerships with community organizations to facilitate outreach and recruitment efforts
  • Develop educational materials to promote our work, including brochures, flyers, and social media content
  • Collaborate with researchers and students to develop and implement community-based research projects
  • Provide outreach and education to community members about our research and educational programs

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, education, or community development
  • At least 2 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, and education
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, researchers, and students
  • Strong background in community-based research and education

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The opportunity to work with a leading research center and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of neurodegenerative diseases
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • The chance to develop and implement community engagement strategies that promote our research and educational programs


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