The Community Affairs Department within the Child Health Advocacy Institute at Children's National elevates community health needs and community benefit, facilitates partnerships between the health care system and our community, and works across sectors to address policy and system issues to improve health equity for all children. We accomplish this through the following strategies: 1) Lead and collaborate on community health improvement efforts through programs, partnerships, policies, and system changes that address community health needs and 2) Evaluate and communicate the impact of community health improvement efforts.
The Community Education Specialist will work on a multitude of programs with the focus on developing and implementing strategies to advance health equity and improve the health of individuals and communities. This position will support internal and external advocacy efforts, strengthen community relationships, and promote community engagement. This involves conducting health education and/ or learning partnership presentations to diverse audiences including children, parents/guardians, service providers and community-based organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This position will also have partial responsibility to coordinate and support community benefit and outreach activities that require the ability to assume a leadership role onsite, including preparing and distributing culturally relevant health education and resources, coordinating with community partners, recruiting Children's National staff to attend events and reporting outputs and outcomes. This individual will also be asked to support additional programs and activities related to the department, which require advanced proficiency in reading, writing and administrative competencies and familiarity with office productivity suites such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and other essential data analysis, design and presentation software. As a member of the team, the employee will act as a resource to CNH departments and centers of excellence to cultivate relationships and services in the community and will increase the visibility and participation of the CNH Community Affairs team in the Washington, DC metropolitan community-at-large.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
3 years' related and progressive experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Exceptional interpersonal skills, self-direction, flexibility, and ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
Must possess analytical/assessment, cultural competency and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and develop curricula using assessment, planning, implementation, management and evaluation framework.
Required Licenses and Certifications
CHES certification preferred or ability to obtain. Willingness to complete additional certification as necessary to support departmental programs. 180 Days (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Health Education & Training
External Collaboration
Strategic Assistance
Internal Communication and Collaboration
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety