Community Engagement Coordinator

Scope of Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator serves in the Office of Health Equity in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Office of Health Equity through actions and partnerships, co-creates an inclusive and equitable environment for those who work, learn, engage with the Wexner Medical Center for care and live in the communities we serve. The Community Engagement team creates community trust and partnerships to advance that work, increase access to healthcare and close health disparities in Ohio.

The coordinator will:

• Support and manage efforts to collaborate with community members and organizations to plan, develop, implement, and oversee programs and projects designed to evaluate and improve the health and well-being of communities in Central Ohio (Franklin and its contiguous counties).
• Connect and partner with communities in clinical, research and educational activities.
• Understand and disseminate best practices of community engagement. Including, but not limited to the National Institutes of Health and CDCs Principles of Community Engagement; Asset-Based Community Development; collective impact; the social determinates of health; health equity; inclusive excellence. This learning should be constant an iterative as the field continues to adapt, grow and innovate.
• Maintain professional relationships with key medical center and university leaders, to be able to professionally share community insights and best practice
• Maintain professional relationships with partners in Central Ohio communities; to be able to professionally share OSU Wexner Medical Center priorities and strategies
• Partner with the James Comprehensive Cancer Center Health Equity Office as well as other Ohio State University Colleges and programs undertaking community engagement

Position Summary

The Community Engagement Coordinator advances the mission of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center by engaging Ohioans to address health disparities, co-create community solutions, and coordinate community partners, to create a healthier Ohio. The ideal candidate will have experience building trust and co-creating community solutions with the many diverse communities in Central Ohio (includes Franklin, Delaware, Union, Madison, Pickaway, Fairfield and Licking counties). This position will be essential in implementing the Office of Health Equitys goals and a candidate should have a basic understanding of the social determinants of health, health disparities and their impacts. A servant leader mindset and a passion for helping communities thrive is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interact effectively with diverse populations. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for programming and events is also required.

4 years professional experience in community engagement, community outreach, community health work or community organizing AND a bachelors degree in a relevant field

OR

8 years professional experience in community engagement, community outreach, community health work or community organizing in addition to a High School Diploma or GED.

Ongoing:

• Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Track and report community impacts
• Stay updated with professional and educational activities in the field.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to accommodate programming and events.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to remain calm when faced with deadlines and multiple priorities.

Demonstrate active listening and empathy, especially during intense community discussions