Community Engagement Coordinator I

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest•Little Rock, AR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be responsible for collaborating with school districts to implement a healthy relationships program for middle and high school students. Key duties include training educators and coordinating program delivery across participating schools. Dynamic delivery of health education curriculum, sometimes in coordination with (or training of) community partners. Identifies, schedules, and plans educational events, both in-person & virtually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent
2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED
Driver's License - Arkansas

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience, preferably in health education, family and consumer sciences, physical education, mental/behavioral health, or a related field.
Background in health sciences, health education, public service, or a relevant discipline.
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary coordinator for AC health education program(s) or region of assigned responsibility.
Provides appropriate and relevant health education on a variety of topics to interested groups and individuals.
Oversees selections and/or development of appropriate health education materials for distribution to children and families.
Works closely with other Community Engagement staff in the scheduling of various programs, events and activities.
Strives to raise awareness of children's health issues to the general public, particularly in the areas of Wellness, Prevention and Health Promotion.
Works in collaboration with members of other organizations who offer similar health education programming so as to maximize resources.
Helps establish, nurture and maintain targeted partnerships in the local community.
Assists with recruitment, training and supervision of employee volunteers for outreach programs and events.
Serves as AC representative and assists with coordination and design of AC presence at various community events throughout the state. Selects and gathers appropriate health education materials for distribution.
Performs other duties as assigned.