About the position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research, and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. The Program Coordinator for Community Engagement will play a vital role in collaborating with internal and external partners, including community leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health practitioners to identify health priorities and develop community health and engagement strategies. This position involves coordinating the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community health and engagement initiatives, programs, and events within the Magoon Institute under the guidance of senior staff and management, ensuring alignment with community priorities and the organizational mission. The coordinator will act as the primary contact for Lurie Children's with community partners, residents, and marginalized populations across Chicago neighborhoods, particularly those disproportionately affected by health inequities. Building and maintaining strong relationships with community-based organizations, schools, libraries, parks, places of worship, businesses, and service providers is essential. The role also includes supporting the coordination of community and city-wide convenings, trainings, and workshops, ensuring diverse representation from various backgrounds and lived experiences. The coordinator will manage program logistics, track project expenditures, facilitate meetings and events, and maintain project materials and documentation to ensure timely and budget-conscious deliverables. Regular status reports on project progress, outcomes, and impact will be prepared, along with supporting administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms, and compiling key takeaways from meetings. The coordinator will assist in developing and implementing communications, marketing, and social media efforts for specific community health and engagement initiatives, including delivering presentations to various audiences. Additionally, the role involves supporting program evaluation through data collection, gathering participant feedback, and monitoring outputs and outcomes to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact. The coordinator will also facilitate connections between Lurie Children's healthcare providers and community partners to ensure access to health education and resources for children and families, engaging Lurie Children's leaders, employees, physicians, and trainees in community health efforts. Lastly, the coordinator will assist in grant and philanthropic applications and reporting to funders, as well as fundraising efforts under the guidance of senior staff, and will facilitate trainings and provide support for program assistants, students, interns, and volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify health priorities and develop community health strategies.
- Coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community health initiatives and programs.
- Act as the contact for Lurie Children's with community partners and marginalized populations.
- Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and service providers.
- Support coordination of community and city-wide convenings, trainings, and workshops.
- Coordinate program logistics, track project expenditures, and maintain project documentation.
- Prepare regular status reports on project progress and outcomes.
- Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and preparing meeting supplies.
- Assist in the development and implementation of communications and marketing efforts for community initiatives.
- Support program evaluation through data collection and participant feedback.
- Facilitate connections between healthcare providers and community partners for health education access.
- Engage Lurie Children's leaders and employees in community health efforts.
- Assist in grant applications and reporting to funders.
- Facilitate trainings and support program assistants, students, and interns.
Requirements
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health programming or engagement, education, healthcare/public health, or administration required.
- Strong project coordination experience and organizational skills required.
- Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends, with travel throughout Chicago likely.
- Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 software required.
- Experience with database management and survey software preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
- Commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion, and community-driven processes.
Nice-to-haves
- Community knowledge and established partnerships within Austin and surrounding areas highly preferred.
- Experience with project coordination preferred.
Benefits
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Employee discount
