Project Coordinator

Department:

Center for African American Health

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Center for African American Health

Position Title:

Project Coordinator

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Center’s mission to advance health equity through education, research, training, and outreach. The role coordinates programs and partnerships across Wichita and Kansas City, strengthens local engagement, and supports data collection and reporting. The role also includes engaging with community health stakeholders, contributing to data analysis, reporting, and supporting the development of research proposals.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Center’s research and community engagement activities in Kansas City and Wichita, ensuring alignment across all pillars: of research, education, training and outreach. 

• Build and maintain relationships in Wichita by attending and representing the organization at events in both areas.

• Develop and execute strategies to spread knowledge about the center and its initiatives across both communities.

• Enhance community understanding and support for the center by engaging with local stakeholders and organizing educational events.

• Represent the organization at various events and meetings in Wichita, ensuring consistent engagement and representation.

Pillars

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain partner relationships in Wichita and Kansas City.

• Represent the Center at meetings and community events.

• Plan and execute outreach strategies that grow awareness of Center programs.

• Support logistics for local education and engagement initiatives.

Education

• Coordinate workshops, forums, and learning sessions.

• Prepare and share resource materials with residents and partners.

• Track attendance and basic outcomes for events.

Research

• Collect program data and maintain clean records for Wichita-based projects.

• Assist with surveys, focus groups, and IRB-approved activities as directed.

• Support preparation of summaries and reports.

Training & Outreach

• Support mental health, chronic disease, and wellness program delivery.

• Coordinate logistics for state and regional awareness events.

• Document outreach, meetings, and expenditures for reporting.

Additional Duties

• Assist with newsletters, event promotion, and basic social media coordination.

• Contribute to quarterly impact updates and year-end summaries.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• The position works within a hybrid model, with both on-site and remote responsibilities.

• May require travel and reliable transportation.

• May require weekend and/or evening work with a flexible schedule.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 2 years experience in business, public health, or health administration.  Relevant education may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Project management experience.

• Experience using data management systems and/or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree .

Work Experience:

• Prior experience in community settings (organizations, non-profit, government, etc.).  

Skills

• Computer skills.

• Interpersonal skills.

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discret