Community Engagement Coordinator - Region #3

MPHI•Lansing, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides community engagement coordination to the Community Engagement Unit within the Community Education and Outreach Section of the Division of Toxicology and Response within the Environmental Health Bureau at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Community Engagement Coordinator will play a critical role in building and maintaining connections with community-based organizations and collaborating with local partners to propagate the communication of environmental health protective information and resources via these information conduits throughout Michigan with a focus on the Michigan Emergency Preparedness Region #3.

Requirements

Possession of any bachelor’s degree required.
No experience required.
Requires valid vehicle operator’s license and travel within the State, including evenings, weekends, or occasional overnights.
Maintain confidentiality as required by state and federal laws.
Proficient in various computer applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting outreach and community engagement community work is preferred.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Strong ability to engage stakeholders and build networks that are goal-focused and action-oriented.
Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs.
Experience in working with community members, stakeholders, coalitions, and networks.
Knowledge of health disparities, environmental justice, social justice.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
Strong facilitation skills and the ability to deliver presentations suitable for diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to ongoing learning and continuous improvement.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
Basic knowledge or willingness to learn basics of toxicology, risk communications, behavior change, environmental health, and/or chemical exposure.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to develop community engagement plans and strategy.

Responsibilities

Interact with diverse community organizations and engage with impactful community members to address environmental health concerns.
Identify existing opportunities, plan and conduct virtual and on-the-ground outreach to engage community organizations proactively, create awareness about major project milestones, respond to issues associated with projects, regulatory activity and public participation opportunities.
Identify and cultivate relationships with community organizations and impactful community members.
Build capacity for community members and stakeholders to share knowledge and provide feedback.
Develop and maintain community engagement plans for assigned project or programs.
Assist in the development of contact databases, assist health education team in their development of project-specific outreach tools, including websites, emails/e-newsletters, and social media.
Support efforts to recruit community members for participation in exposure assessments, health studies, focus groups, and other participatory projects.
Participate in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
Implement new and existing health education, community engagement, and outreach programs.
Assist with program-related projects and activities as needed.
Always represent the best interests of MPHI and MDHHS.
General administrative duties as needed.
Complete any training required by MDHHS or MPHI or as identified to continue professional development.
Provide additional support to the Environmental Health Bureau as requested.