Community Engagement Specialist (Part-time) – Franklin Parish, LA

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

Community Engagement Specialist (Part-time) – Franklin Parish, LA

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC PopSci - Contextual Risk Factors (Stephanie Taylor Broyles (00003644))

   

Work Location:

Franklin Parish Extension Office

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Franklin Parish (Louisiana). This is a part-time position - approximately 24 hours per week.

 

The Community Engagement Specialist will be the liaison between the RURAL study team and the Franklin Parish community. This position will promote awareness of available resources and for health education materials and other support services, in addition to research study enrollment opportunities by identifying, screening, and consenting appropriate participants into research protocols. The incumbent ill be expected to travel throughout Franklin Parish and occasionally to Baton Rouge to accomplish the job duties (reimbursed via travel allowance). Weekend work may also be required, as needed, to coincide with community members’ schedules and RURAL study visits. A computer and internet access will be provided.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to disseminate information among community partners, aiming to increase exposure and participation in the RURAL study and related resources.

• Coordinate events and strategic contacts to boost enrollment and awareness of RURAL study products and resources, including organizing and promoting informational and health screening events.

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and businesses in the community to garner support for the RURAL study.

• Present to community groups about the various programs and activities available through the RURAL study as directed.

• Organize and facilitate quarterly Community Advisory Board meetings.

• Conduct day-to-day activities of the RURAL study, including recruitment and retention of research participants.

• Provide navigational services for community members, including health education materials and support services.

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