Part-time Community Engagement & Program Support Assistant

Temple University's College of Public Health is searching for a Community Engagement & Program Support Assistant!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: 
A hybrid work schedule (remove this sentence if position is not hybrid) 
Full medical, dental, vision coverage 
Paid time off 
11 Paid Holidays 
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE 
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

*This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse
clearance and FBI fingerprinting

Position Summary: 
The Community Engagement & Program Support Assistant will support the day-to-day operations of a cross-disciplinary project focused on developing and pilot testing a digital mental health intervention for underserved adolescents. This role will involve project coordination, administrative support, and community engagement-related activities that contribute to the implementation and management of the project. We are seeking a highly organized and motivated person to support the planning and implementation of a user-centered digital mental health intervention for adolescents. This is a non-research position focused on programmatic, administrative, and engagement support for a multidisciplinary project team developing an innovative, trauma-informed mobile/web intervention for underserved youth. The graduate student worker will assist the team with project coordination, youth and stakeholder engagement logistics, and community capacity-building efforts—particularly by helping local nonprofit partners develop sustainable practices to support adolescent mental health.

Required Education and Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, and a minimum of two years of related work experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities: 
*Education/experience in social work, public health, psychology, education, or related field
*Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
*Demonstrated experience working with youth, community organizations, or mental health programs preferred
*Comfort with digital tools (Google Suite, Zoom, basic project management software)
*Commitment to equity, accessibility, and trauma-informed practice
*Comfort conducting community outreach, needs assessments/interviews, and developing and presenting reports to stakeholders

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Experience with quantitative and qualitative methods

Essential duties: 
*Provide administrative and project coordination support (e.g., scheduling, note-taking, email communications, tracking deliverables)
*Assist with community engagement activities including organizing focus groups and co-design sessions with youth, caregivers, and providers
*Maintain communication with community stakeholders, including schools, nonprofits, and mental health providers
*Support local nonprofit partners in developing sustainable, evidence-informed mental health practices aligned with the project’s trauma-informed and youth-centered framework
*Prepare materials, presentations, and documentation for community events, pilot testing, and funder reporting