Research Community Engagement Coordinator

Facilitates and strengthens the connection between a Boys Town National Research Hospital and the broader community. Enhances collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding between researchers and the community, with the goal of promoting community involvement in research activities. Serves as a liaison, ensuring that research projects align with community needs and priorities while fostering a sense of trust and partnership.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Works with BTNRH researchers to facilitate participation in research studies for Spanish/English bilinguals.

• Works with the Community Engagement Program Supervisor to cultivate positive relationships with new and established community partners in the Hispanic and Latino, African American, Indigenous, and Rural communities.

• Attends community screening, education and recruitment events to build relationships, establish trust, and educate community members about BTNRH research opportunities.

• Represents BTNRH at community meetings, coalitions and chambers of commerce in the Hispanic and Latino, African American, Indigenous, and Rural communities.

• Creates written translations (English to Spanish) of documents used at community screening, education and recruitment events.

• Translates (English to Spanish) verbal communication in real time at community screening, education and recruitment events.

• Identify, engage, and maintain relationships with community organizations, leaders, and stakeholders.

• Conducts outreach activities to inform the community about research initiatives and their potential impact.

• Collaborates with community members to identify research topics and questions that are relevant to their concerns and interests.

• Assists in conducting surveys, focus groups, or other methods to assess community needs and priorities.

• Facilitates partnerships between the research institution and community organizations, nonprofits, and governmental agencies.

• Organizes meetings and forums to foster collaboration and dialogue between researchers and community members.

• Translates complex research findings into accessible language for the community.

• Provides educational resources and workshops to increase community members' understanding of research processes and outcomes.

• Assists in the design and implementation of research projects that address community needs and priorities.

• Ensures that research activities are conducted in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner.

• Collects feedback from the community to assess the effectiveness of engagement efforts.

• Provides regular reports on community engagement outcomes to internal stakeholders.

• Promotes cultural competence and sensitivity within the research institution to ensure that research activities respect the diversity of the community.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Understanding of research processes and ethical considerations.

• Familiarity with the specific community or demographic the research institution serves.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.