Research Community Engagement Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Community Marketing role at Avera. Sioux Falls · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain ties with community groups, government agencies, research collaborators and healthcare providers
- Plan engagement efforts with institute leaders and support partnership goals, including during study start-up
- Arrange and join partner meetings and community activities with internal teams and outside collaborators
- Prepare engagement reports and presentation materials, then record and track the work
- Look for ways to broaden partnerships and connect research with varied audiences
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, social work or another listed field
- Strong written and spoken communication skills for working with a range of stakeholders
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and web platforms for day-to-day tasks
Who this fits
This role suits someone who enjoys relationship-building and community-facing research engagement. It is based at the Avera Research Institute in Sioux Falls, with day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
From the employer
Location:
Avera Research Institute-Sioux FallsWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$20.75 - $31.50Position Highlights
Learn more about the Avera Research Institute at the link below:
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview
Works with the Avera Research Institute leadership team to increase awareness of and engagement in research and related activities through partnership building and participation in community events and activities. This position assists with developing and maintaining relationships with research partners and collaborators including community organizations, government agencies, and healthcare providers. This includes creating and coordinating opportunities to promote Avera Research Institute research and activities with diverse audiences from community members to key partners.
What you will do
- Works with Avera Research Institute leadership to meet strategic goals for community engagement and partnerships.
- Using effective communication strategies and leadership, develops and implements plans for establishing and maintaining relationships with key partners including: Community organizations and leadership, Government agencies, research collaborators, healthcare providers
- Coordinates and participates in meetings and activities supporting internal and external partnerships and contribute to community engagement efforts in study start up, internal projects and with external collaborators.
- Prepares community engagement reports or materials for presentations events, and meetings.
- Appropriately documentsand tracks community engagement processes and activities.
- Identifies opportunities for innovation and diversification of partnerships and collaborations.
- Utilizes excellent verbal and written communication skills to connect with a variety of stakeholders along with Microsoft Office and other web platforms to conduct job activities.
Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in human services, marketing, social work, communications, public policy or related field
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
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