Outreach Coordinator

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurology is hiring an outreach professional to support institutionally and externally funded research initiatives focused on brain health, aging, and dementia. Reporting to the Program Manager, the role leads community-facing work to advance community-engaged research and education, with an emphasis on sustainable partnerships and stronger community participation across greater Seattle and surrounding regions. Working with program leadership, faculty investigators, researchers, and clinicians, the position helps develop and execute a comprehensive Community Engagement program aligned with research and program priorities. The role supports outreach strategy, partnership development, and community-based activities that encourage research participation, disseminate findings, and foster meaningful two-way engagement. This is a regular, 100% FTE hybrid position based in Seattle, combining office-based, remote, and community-based work. Local travel to partner sites and community events is regular; occasional regional travel and evening or weekend activities may be required. The annual pay range is $69,996 to $92,064.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, health administration, communications, or a related field, and three years of relevant experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
Demonstrated experience in community-engaged research or community outreach and engagement, with an emphasis in public health or human subjects research.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain community partnerships.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Experience working with diverse populations and community-based organizations.
Ability to commute to Seattle and the greater Seattle area as needed for events and other in-person responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MPH, MSW, MPA, or related field).
Experience in academic health centers, medical schools, or research programs.
Familiarity with NIH-funded or grant-supported programs.
Experience supporting community-engaged or participatory research.
Supervisory experience and comfort working in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

Establish, cultivate, and maintain long-term partnerships with local and regional community organizations, healthcare providers, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
Serve as a primary point of contact between the brain health research program and community stakeholders.
Represent research programs at community meetings, conferences, and outreach events.
Support the development and facilitation of community advisory boards and stakeholder working groups.
Collaborate with investigators to design, implement, and manage community outreach strategies and engagement plans aligned with program objectives.
Coordinate and deliver community-based workshops, educational programs, and engagement activities.
Support participant recruitment, retention, and dissemination for community-engaged research projects.
Ensure outreach approaches are culturally responsive, ethical, and community-informed.
Coordinate logistics for outreach events, meetings, and community-based activities.
Track and document engagement activities, partnerships, and related metrics.
Assist with evaluating outreach effectiveness and community impact.
Prepare reports, summaries, and documentation for program leadership, funding agencies, and stakeholders.
Develop and adapt educational materials, presentations, and communication tools for community audiences.
Translate research and health information into accessible, community-friendly formats.
Train and guide research staff and students on best practices in community engagement.
Develop outreach, recruitment, and retention materials such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
Coordinate digital outreach and communications, including social media campaigns, to support recruitment, community engagement, research-opportunity dissemination, and program visibility.
Collaborate with investigators on community-engaged research design, implementation, and dissemination.
Contribute to grant and project proposals.
Work with multidisciplinary teams across research, clinical, and administrative units.
Supervise and coordinate outreach staff, trainees, or community health workers, as appropriate.
Manage timelines, deliverables, and communications across partners.
Maintain detailed financial records and accounting in accordance with project budgets.