Outreach Coordinator

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

10d • $69,996 - $92,064 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurology is hiring an Outreach Coordinator to support institutionally and externally funded brain health, aging, and dementia research initiatives. Reporting to the Program Manager, the role leads community-facing work to advance community-engaged research and education, build sustainable partnerships, and strengthen community participation across the greater Seattle area and surrounding regions.

Working with program leadership, faculty investigators, researchers, and clinicians, the coordinator helps develop and carry out 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, full-time 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 stated 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 3 years of relevant experience; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
• 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 partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, public agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Serve as a primary contact between the brain health research program and community stakeholders; represent programs at community meetings, conferences, and outreach events.
• Support 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 workshops, educational programs, and engagement activities; support recruitment, retention, and dissemination for community-engaged research projects.
• Ensure outreach approaches are culturally responsive, ethical, and community-informed.
• Coordinate outreach event and meeting logistics; track and document engagement activities, partnerships, and 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, communication tools, and outreach, recruitment, and retention materials for community audiences.
• Translate research and health information into accessible formats and provide training and guidance to research staff and students on community engagement practices.
• Coordinate digital outreach and communications, including social media campaigns, to support recruitment, engagement, research dissemination, and program visibility.
• Collaborate with investigators on community-engaged research design, implementation, and dissemination, and contribute to grant and project proposals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research, clinical, and administrative teams; supervise and coordinate outreach staff, trainees, or community health workers as appropriate.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, cross-partner communications, and detailed financial records and accounting in accordance with project budgets.

Benefits

• The posting directs applicants to the University of Washington staff benefits webpage for information about benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Work in an environment noted for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level