Community Engagement Coordinator

Jannus • Boise, ID

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Southwest Idaho Area Health Education Center (SW ID AHEC), a program focused on strengthening the primary healthcare workforce serving rural and medically underserved communities. SW ID AHEC serves ten counties in southwestern Idaho: Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Owyhee, Valley, Boise, Ada, and Elmore.

The Coordinator plans and coordinates events, projects, and initiatives; builds and maintains partnerships with schools, clinics, community groups, and other stakeholders; and communicates SW ID AHEC’s work through social media and outreach. The role is primarily remote, with in-person participation at local meetings, events, and conferences across the region. The Coordinator works in partnership with the Assistant Director and SW ID AHEC staff, and must be an Idaho resident. The position is remote in Ada County and Canyon County.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public health, education, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience independently coordinating projects, programs, or events from planning through completion, including managing multiple priorities, partners, vendors, timelines, logistics, and deadlines.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including adaptability to changing priorities, sound judgment, effective solution development, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in community outreach and communications, presenting or speaking to groups in person or virtually, facilitating, networking, and building connections with community, healthcare, education, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, maintain clear communication and follow-through with leadership, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, and represent SW ID AHEC professionally.
• Comfort working in a remote environment and proficiency with common office and virtual meeting tools, such as Microsoft Office and Zoom, as well as willingness to learn new platforms.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the region for in-person meetings, events, and conferences.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
• Must be an Idaho resident.
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods in an office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and managing social media or digital communications, including using tools such as Canva, Constant Contact, or SurveyMonkey.
• Experience using project management tools, systems, or processes.
• Experience working in healthcare, education, workforce development, nonprofit, or community-based settings.
• Openness to active learning, discussion, innovative approaches, self-awareness, and continual personal, professional, and leadership growth.
• Ability to support Jannus’ commitment to respect and understanding, valuing and hearing everyone, and fostering a healthy workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned projects, events, and initiatives with the Assistant Director, including timelines, tasks, partners, resources, logistics, and problem-solving.
• Coordinate data collection, evaluation, and reporting.
• Track operational expenses and coordinate purchasing, payments, and reimbursements in partnership with the Assistant Director.
• Maintain relationships with established community, education, healthcare, and organizational partners.
• Represent SW ID AHEC at community events, meetings, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Present general and project-specific information about SW ID AHEC to students, healthcare professionals, educators, community organizations, and other audiences in person and online.
• Plan, create, and manage social media content and monitor engagement.
• Create newsletters, emails, promotional content, and program materials.
• Develop and maintain consistent branding, messaging, and promotion of SW ID AHEC programs and activities.
• Update website content as needed.
• Collaborate with SW ID AHEC staff on brainstorming, program planning, communications, and organizational initiatives.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve programs, processes, and community engagement.
• Attend regional and national meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time