Express Employment Professionals - Birmingham, AL South · 23 hours ago
Community Specialist
Alabama, United States
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $18/hrExpress Employment Professionals is a nonprofit scientific research organization seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to support a statewide precision medicine and community health initiative. The role involves educating participants, building local partnerships, and supporting sample collection across an assigned Alabama region.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Katie Day
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must have valid drivers license and active auto insurance (required)
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
Express Employment Professionals - Birmingham, AL South
Express Bham South is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and helping businesses find the people and human resource services they need.
Founded in 2006
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase