The primary responsibility of this position is to successfully develop and maintain relationships with the Greater Boston community and community leaders to direct activities of the Community Engagement Program for Boston University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI) Community Engagement (CE) Program.
The COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST will assist to meet the strategic priorities of the Community Engagement Program, including expansion and retention of diverse community stakeholders to support CE research that will improve population health and reduce health disparities in Greater Boston. This position is responsible for building, implementing, and engaging in relationships with community stakeholders to develop and nurture a Community Advisory Board. Highly qualified candidates will have experience working in the community and be familiar with academic research; have experience working in diverse communities; and demonstrated capacity to build rapport and trusting relationships with key community leaders. The COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST reports to the Manager of the Community Engagement Program and works directly with leadership of the CE Program to promote collaboration among a diverse representation of community stakeholders (primary care and specialty practices, community groups, patient advisory groups) and between community and researcher stakeholders.
Core responsibilities of this role include:
Required Skills
Required skills:
Only applications with cover letters will be reviewed
Writing sample required at time of interview
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Experience
Required skills:
Only applications with cover letters will be reviewed
Writing sample required at time of interview
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.