Partnerships Coordinator - Appalachian and Rural Center for Health
Core
Bridge between the Appalachian and Rural Center for Health (ARCH) at The Ohio State University and local communities to advance community-centered health initiatives.
Role type
Partnerships Coordinator (Health Extension)
Builds
Community-centered health initiatives, local pipelines into healthcare careers, and retention strategies for rural healthcare professionals.
Domain
Public Health / Rural Health / Community Engagement
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Relationship building, coalition facilitation, bidirectional communication, program co-creation, community outreach, mentorship, policy advocacy, research translation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in relevant field, 4-8 years of relevant experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Build and sustain trusted relationships with local healthcare providers and community organizations; Represent ARCH's mission in local conversations; Participate in county, multi-county, and state teams; Serve as a connector between community needs and OSU resources; Facilitate community input into ARCH programming; Support co-creation of clinical and public health programs; Assist in developing local pipelines into healthcare careers; Support scaling of retention strategies for rural healthcare professionals; Promote participation in community-based research; Help translate research findings into actionable strategies; Elevate community voices in policy discussions.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC