Outreach Coordinator

Department Overview:

The OHSU Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care (BCCPC) seeks a committed, enthusiastic individual with a scientific and/or educational background to imagine, plan and execute an overall outreach strategy for the Center, with the goal of expanding awareness of its mission and activities, both within the University and externally in the community.  This person will provide administrative support and event coordination for the Center’s outreach and education efforts, including brainstorming, identifying appropriate outreach opportunities, managing invitations, and handling logistics for internal activities (e.g., seminar series, CME conference) and participation in external events (e.g., PurpleStride).  Responsibilities include building relationships and connections within OHSU (including working closely with the Knight Cancer Institute) and with other organizations, and representing the BCCPC at community events across the region.  This person will  produce a monthly seminar series and annual conferences (both CME for providers, and lay for the public/patients); write a regular newsletter and maintain lists of constituents interested in receiving it; develop innovative and creative content/storytelling to elevate the Center’s website and social media presence; manage internal and external announcements; and work with researchers to help them achieve clinical trial enrollment and other grant aims related to outreach.  The Outreach Coordinator will ensure the BCCPC is represented in national fundraising and awareness events such as those put on by PanCAN, Lustgarten Foundation, and the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, and improve communication between BCCPC and the community to inform our future research strategies with a focus on underrepresented voices and potential high-risk patients.

 

BCCPC requires new employees to work 100% on-site for their first 4 months; after initial performance review, a hybrid on-site/work from home schedule may be considered but is not guaranteed.  This employee will always have to work at least two (2) days/week onsite as a first point of representation for the Center at the RLSB and to be physically present to assist with in-person events. This is not negotiable.

 

Cover letter required with application.

Function/Duties of Position:

• Outreach:  Maintain database of BCCPC researcher grants, papers and other achievements; produce quarterly newsletter of BCCPC activities and accomplishments for distribution to OHSU researchers and interested community members; manage listserv membership; write updates for BCCPC website; post on social media
• Internal Event Coordination: Perform event coordination and audience generation for monthly scientific seminar series and for annual educational conferences, working with seminar and conference planners (faculty) and Center staff; coordinate annual scientific presentations by BCCPC program leaders for OHSU audience and for BCCPC External Advisory Board
• External Events:  Coordinate BCCPC presence at national events, manning booth, recruiting volunteers and providing support; maintain inventory of marketing materials and supplies; fulfill requests for educational materials
• Research Projects:  Draft language and produce ideas for grant proposals supporting community engagement, with a special focus on URM populations; for funded and unfunded outreach initiatives, monitor and help to guide the work to make sure deliverables are being met; work with researchers to communicate to new patient populations; engage with ideas/initiatives that will raise awareness of pancreatic cancer in URM communities and populations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 2 years related experience
• Understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for all patients
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discretely with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public – orally and in writing, with individuals and groups, in-person and in virtual settings
• Proven project management and event coordination skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and proven ability to coordinate meeting logistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; willingness to learn new software and technologies; social media and website savvy
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in biomedical science or public health
• Experience coordinating meetings and/or managing events
• Demonstrated skill in writing for different audiences
• Professional or lived experience connecting with diverse communities

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.