Community Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to support a statewide precision medicine and community health initiative. This client is a nonprofit scientific research organization. This is a field-based, community-facing role responsible for educating participants, building local partnerships, and supporting verified sample (kit) collection across an assigned Alabama region . Success in this role requires credibility in health or science-based conversations, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort working independently in community settings. The Community Engagement Specialist will cultivate strong local networks with healthcare providers, faith-based institutions, nonprofits, and civic leaders to increase awareness and recruitment in the program.

Here's What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:

• Builds and sustains local strategic partnerships with primary care providers, churches, nonprofit organizations, and community influencers
• Organizes and hosts weekly engagement events to educate about the program, assist with registration, and sample collection (e.g., town halls, tabling opportunities, health fairs, lunch & learns) to increase program visibility
• Develop and implement tailored outreach strategies informed by local demographic, cultural, and geographic insights
• Represents the program at regional coalition meetings, stakeholder convenings, and public forums
• Educates community members on genetic testing, precision medicine, and program benefits through presentations and one-on-one conversations
• Maintains accurate and timely reporting of outreach activities, including engagement metrics and qualitative feedback
• Collaborates with engagement leadership to assess strategy effectiveness and share insights from the field
• Serves as a trusted liaison between the program and the public, building long-term relationships and brand trust
• Completes other duties as assigned

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, communications, social work, or a related field
• Strong existing relationships and presence within the [Region] Alabama region
• Exceptional interpersonal, public speaking, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and manage time efficiently
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region regularly

Preferred Qualifications

• Well-connected with local providers, civic and community organizations, and faith-based institutions
• Familiarity with rural and underserved communities in the region
• Knowledge of public health campaigns, health messaging or genetic literacy concepts

Schedule & Pay:

Salary: $17–$18/hour base pay
Incentive Commission based on sampled kits collection
Part Time Hours

** Here's What Makes YOU a Great Fit:**

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, communications, or a related field
• Professional background in public health, community health, healthcare, research, or medical outreach
• Experience communicating health, medical, or scientific concepts to diverse populations
• Strong relationship-building, public speaking, and community engagement skills
• Comfortable working independently in the field with minimal day-to-day supervision
• Data-aware and detail-oriented with accurate documentation and reporting habits
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the assigned region
• Must have valid drivers license and active auto insurance (required)

** Physical Demands**

• Ability to drive and travel regularly across assigned region
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for community events
• Ability to carry event materials (up to 25 lbs)
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods at outreach events

Core Regions

• North Alabama (Tennessee Valley, Huntsville, Decatur, Athens)
• Northeast Alabama (Gadsen, Fort Payne, Scottsboro)
• Central Alabama (Greater Birmingham, Vestavia, Hoover, Bessemer, Homewood etc)
• East Central Alabama (Montgomery, Auburn, Opelika, Prattville)
• West Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Selma, Demopolis)
• South Alabama (Mobile, Fairhope, Brewton)
• South Eastern Alabama (Dothan, Enterprise, Troy)

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• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling & expert advice in many stressful areas)
• Free Online Training

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