Community Relations Coordinator - Research

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Community Relations Coordinator (CRC) will serve as a liaison between community members and Mayo Clinic by understanding the needs of community members and informing the Office and Programs of Community Outreach and Engagement Leadership, of the evolving needs and conditions of the communities we serve. CRCs will understand Mayo Clinic services and research, as well as being involved in the community at large to create effective linkages between the community and Mayo Clinic. Provide culturally appropriate health education on topics related to chronic disease prevention, physical activity, nutrition, and research participation. The CRC will facilitate communication, building partnerships, and community empowerment in interactions with Mayo Clinic entities to build trusting relationships between Mayo Clinic and communities. CRCs will help implement evidence-based interventions and help people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being. Providing informal counseling, support and follow-up for community members who participate in Mayo Clinic services and research. Connect individuals and families to community resources (health care services, social services, food, etc.). Translate and interpret for community members, research participants, and patients, as needed. The CRC will partner with Community Engagement Research Staff to disseminate evidence-based intervention results and research findings and discoveries back to communities. The coordinator provides excellent customer services to internal and external stakeholders.

Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.

Site Description:

With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny "desert metropolis" offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.

Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city's more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region's desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.

Qualifications

Experience: Experience in supporting event planning, marketing and volunteer management experience is required. A keen understanding of large complex organizations and their relationships with small communities preferred.

Education: Associates Degree with at least 2 years community outreach and/or community health worker experience or Bachelor's with at least 1 year of experience of community outreach and/or community health worker experience required. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Strong knowledge of and experience with local community organizations and their services required. Experience working with diverse populations required. Special Skills: Strong attention to detail, self-starter is required. Strong public speaking preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software applications necessary to effectively and efficiently support daily workflow.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Special Skills: Strong attention to detail, self-starter is required. Strong public speaking and presentation skills preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software applications necessary to effectively and efficiently support daily workflow.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$22.28 - $31.63 Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday 8:00am -5:00pm

Weekend Schedule

Travel to community partner sites will be required occasionally to meet the needs of community outreach and engagement activities. Mileage will be compensated.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Matt Burdick