Community Engagement Coordinator
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Healthcare
Community Health
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC017780 Community Health and Safety
Summary:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Onsite
Additional Information:
Dynamic delivery of health education curriculum, sometimes in coordination with (or training of) community partners. Identifies, schedules, and plans educational events, both in-person & virtually.
The Community Engagement Coordinator I reports to the Director of Community Health & Safety and will support all injury prevention programs with a focus on recreational safety and child abuse prevention. Experience with health education, community & school engagement, program management, and technical assistance preferred. The position is housed on the Arkansas Children's campus and requires in-state travel. A company vehicle will be provided.
Required
Education:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Recommended
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Required
Work Experience:
High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
Recommended
Work Experience:
Required
Certifications:
Driver's License - Arkansas
Recommended
Certifications:
Serves as primary coordinator for AC health education program(s) or region of assigned responsibility.
Provides appropriate and relevant health education on a variety of topics to interested groups and individuals.
Oversees selections and/or development of appropriate health education materials for distribution to children and families.
Works closely with other Community Engagement staff in the scheduling of various programs, events and activities.
Strives to raise awareness of children's health issues to the general public, particularly in the areas of Wellness, Prevention and Health Promotion.
Works in collaboration with members of other organizations who offer similar health education programming so as to maximize resources.
Helps establish, nurture and maintain targeted partnerships in the local community.
Assists with recruitment, training and supervision of employee volunteers for outreach programs and events.
Serves as AC representative and assists with coordination and design of AC presence at various community events throughout the state. Selects and gathers appropriate health education materials for distribution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Arkansas Children’s (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence which inform every action.
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally—recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
"Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business…
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