Community Engagement Specialist

Position Summary

The LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) Office is seeking a dynamic, collaborative and experienced public health professional to serve as the Community Engagement Coordinator. COE is dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer through prevention, screening, and survivorship programs and initiatives that are informed by research and developed through community engagement. This position is funded by the LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center.

Under the general supervision of the Community Outreach & Engagement Manager, this position will lead state-wide community outreach and engagement efforts for the COE office. Key duties include but are not limited to : developing state-wide engagement strategies; engaging multi-sector partners across the state to provide input on cancer-related programming; identifying community engagement opportunities and coordinating events; participating in community assessment activities; and maintaining a data system to track community engagement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Sciences or related and 2 years of professional level experience

Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of professional-level experience in a related field may substitute for the Masters

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings :  LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage :   Additional Benefits

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).

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