Program Coordinator, Community Health Education & Advocacy

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. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

680 Lake Shore Drive

The Program Coordinator for Community Health Education and Advocacy (CHEA) supports the operation, planning, coordination, communication and evaluation of community health education, advocacy, and health-related social needs initiatives within the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities. Under the guidance of the CHEA Director, the Coordinator partners with pediatric healthcare providers, trainees and allied health professionals across disciplines and career levels to develop, implement and sustain innovative curricula and advocacy efforts that advance health equity and strengthen alignment between clinical care and community health.

The Coordinator contributes to CHEA and hospital-wide initiatives focused on upstream prevention, the root causes of health disparities, and the social and structural factors that influence health. The position supports the sustainability and expansion of these efforts by coordinating curricular and strategic planning, monitoring progress toward program and funding requirements and helping identify and steward philanthropic, foundation and government funding for community health education and advocacy initiatives.

The Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities serves as Lurie Children’s hub for community-focused initiatives. The Magoon Institute brings together clinical care, advocacy, research, education and community engagement to advance community health and health equity for infants, children, adolescents and families across Chicago. The Institute also leads Lurie Children’s Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Strategy, which guide the hospital’s community health priorities and investments.

Essential Job Functions:
1.    Collaborate 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.
2.    Coordinate 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 manager, keeping in mind community priorities, community health strategies and organizational mission. 
3.    Act as contact for Lurie Children’s with community partners, residents and marginalized populations across Chicago neighborhoods, particularly those disproportionately affected by health inequities. 
4.    . Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including communications, scheduling and reporting of meeting and events, to develop and advance community health education and advocacy initiatives. 
5.    Support coordination of community and city-wide convenings, trainings and workshops as well as assisting with action planning, ensuring diverse representations from various backgrounds and lived experience.
6.    Coordinate program logistics, track project expenditures, facilitate meetings and events and maintain project materials and documentation to ensure timely and budget-conscious deliverables. Prepare regular status reports on project progress, outcomes and impact. Support administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, booking conference rooms/space, making copies, preparing meeting supplies, taking notes and compiling key takeaways, decisions and action items.   
7.    Assist in the development and implementation of communications, marketing and/or social media efforts for specific community health and engagement initiatives and education, including the delivery of presentations to various audiences. 
8.    Support program evaluation through data collection, gathering participant feedback, and monitoring outputs and outcomes to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact. 
9.    Assist in facilitating connections between Lurie Children's healthcare providers and community partners to ensure access to health education and resources for children and families. Engage Lurie Children’s leaders, employees, physicians, and trainees in community health efforts. 
10.    Assist in grant and philanthropic applications and reporting to funders, as well as fundraising efforts under the guidance of senior staff, manager and dept leadership.
11.    Facilitate trainings, provide support and assist with human resource processes for program assistants, students, interns and volunteers. 
12.    Attend and contribute to regular check-ins with leadership, managers, staff and collaborators, and attend team and department meetings.
13.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
1.    Associate degree required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered in lieu of the degree when the experience is directly related to the duties of the job. 
2.    Minimum of 2 years of experience in community health programming or engagement, education, healthcare/public health, administration, or related field required. 
3.    Strong project coordination experience and organizational skills required. 
4.    Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends, travel throughout Chicago likely.
5.    Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication, , organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
6.    Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills, problem solving and attention to detail required, particularly within a large, complex environment.
7.    Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft 365 software required. Experience with database management and survey software and tools preferred.
8.    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
9.    Ability to collaborate with individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
10.    Ability to take initiative, work independently and be self-directed.
11.    Commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion, racial justice, evidence-informed policy and practices, data-driven advocacy and community-driven processes.

Education

Pay Range

$59,280.00-$96,928.00 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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