Community Health Coordinator

American Heart Association • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Community Health Coordinator, Temp role supports rural and small‑market health initiatives by conducting targeted needs assessments, analyzing and synthesizing data, and assisting with low‑lift policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements. The position also provides data cleanup, partner re‑engagement, and general project support to advance regional community impact strategies. It is a full-time remote position expected to work 37.5 hours per week.
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Requirements

• Strong communication skills—comfortable speaking with community members, partners, and stakeholders, including through cold outreach.
• Basic research and data‑gathering skills, including conducting interviews, surveys, and background research.
• Ability to synthesize information into clear summaries, narratives, and basic reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 tools (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong self‑starter with the ability to work independently in a fully remote role.
• Comfortable managing tasks with minimal supervision and proactively seeking guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Rural “Mini” Needs Assessments: Perform needs assessments in selected rural areas/counties and small markets (number to be determined). Conduct background research to understand community demographics, resources, and gaps. Engage in outreach—including cold calling—to schedule and conduct interviews and/or surveys with community stakeholders, potential partners, and prospective funding recipients. Document potential partner opportunities, cold storage and CPR/ AED needs, and other community support gaps using structured tools.
• Customize Tools and Synthesize Findings: Tailor assessment tools such as surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides for various audiences. Compile and synthesize assessment data into clear needs summaries, impact narratives, and supporting documents. Develop basic project budgets and documentation to inform and strengthen future funding proposals.
• Support Rural and Small Market PSE Implementation (as feasible): Assist with simple, lower‑lift policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements in rural or small market communities. Potential project areas may include CPR policies, Community Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), Kit placement, Healthy Pantry policies, and similar initiatives. Work is contingent on available funding, with opportunities expanding if additional or unrestricted resources become available.
• Outplace: Data Formatting & Clinic Re‑Engagement: Assist department with regional Outpace data refinement and cleanup. Compile a list of inactive clinics and help design a small outreach strategy to re-engage them. Support local staff by organizing communication that aligns with existing workflows and minimizes confusion with temporary contacts. Coordinate with internal team members to define project scope based on intern skills and organizational needs.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Provide additional support to Community Impact team projects as needs arise. Assist with special initiatives, administrative tasks, meeting preparation, or data collection activities that contribute to regional rural health strategies.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• employee assistance program
• employee wellness program
• telemedicine, and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees