Community Health Educator II - OCOE

About the role

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch)/University of Washington (UW)/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium (Consortium) is a research collaboration comprising Fred Hutch and its strong collaborators, the UW and Seattle Children's. The Consortium is recognized as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center through its dedication to developing research programs, faculty, and facilities that will lead to better approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

The Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (OCOE) is an integral component of the Consortium. It is housed at Fred Hutch in Seattle with field offices in Sunnyside and Spokane. The mission of the OCOE is better outcomes for everybody through promoting health equity throughout the cancer care and research continuum. Using a qualitative and quantitative data-driven approach, the OCOE centers authentic engagement, community-based participatory research (CBPR), and education driven by community need. The OCOE works in partnership with local Community Action Boards and leaders and faculty from the Consortium.

The OCOE is seeking a Community Health Educator who shares our mission to achieve cancer health equity by using bidirectional community-engaged approaches in outreach, programming, and research. The position is based at the Fred Hutch office in Sunnyside, WA and is a hybrid role. The CHE will collaborate closely with faculty and staff to achieve OCOE’s scientific and programmatic objectives, supporting and advancing the community outreach and engagement work of the Consortium to help create communities where the residents of our catchment area suffer less from cancer and related diseases.

Responsibilities

• Partnership/Community Engagement (40%)
  • Develop, facilitate, and steward academic and community partnerships as a representative of Fred Hutch and the OCOE.
  • Recruit underrepresented populations in Consortium research and conduct qualitative interviews and reports.
  • Coordinate, plan, and participate in events, including community workshops, OCOE signature events, and health fairs.
  • Lead and participate in Community Action Coalition groups.
• Health Education (30%)
  • Create content for culturally appropriate brochures, curricula, and educational materials.
  • Develop and continually maintain a culturally relevant health education resource bank for community and Consortium partners.
  • Conduct community-based education and outreach on cancer and related health topics.
  • Present and disseminate cancer-related messages, materials, and research opportunities in oral and written formats, including podcasts, social media, and newsletters.
• Program Coordination and Evaluation (30%)
  • Coordinate projects with academic, research, community, local government, and regional partners to implement cancer control and education strategies.
  • Conduct regular needs assessments, interviews, program evaluations, strategic plans, qualitative and quantitative evaluations, and reports to recommend improvements and demonstrate best practices for OCOE programming.
  • Facilitate and participate in regular staff meetings and trainings.
  • Oversee the work of volunteers and interns as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in a similar position in public health, disease prevention, and/or health promotion OR Associate degree with 2 years of experience OR Bachelor degree with major study in public health, community health education, health administration, or closely related field.
• Valid WA State driver’s license.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish with ability to communicate clearly and professionally in Spanish in both verbal and written form.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with community engagement, especially working with rural communities.
• Experience with relationship- and coalition-building.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with principles and methods of health education/promotion, program coordination and evaluation.
• Experience in planning, developing and implementing public health interventions (i.e. public awareness and social marketing campaigns).
• Experience conducting trainings and/or making group presentations.