Community Engagement Coordinator

SW ID AHEC PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Southwest Idaho Area Health Education Center (SW ID AHEC) is part of a nationwide system of programs created to improve the distribution and supply of the primary healthcare workforce serving rural and other medically underserved communities. Our projects focus on educating youth about careers in health care, enhancing health profession student education, and providing continuing education for healthcare professionals. We serve the southwestern part of the state, including Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, Owyhee, Valley, Boise, Ada, and Elmore counties. Our boundaries are based on Idaho Public Health Districts 3 and 4.

POSITION SUMMARY

Be the connector behind Idaho's future healthcare workforce. SW ID AHEC is hiring a Community Engagement Coordinator to plan and coordinate events, build partnerships with schools, clinics, and community groups, and share our story through social media and outreach across ten southwest Idaho counties. While primarily remote, this role includes in-person engagement at local meetings, events, and conferences where you will build relationships and represent SW ID AHEC across the communities we serve. This role offers variety, real ownership, and work that helps bring care to rural and underserved communities. If you're organized, creative, and love working with people, we'd love to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Coordination

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Maintain relationships with established community, education, healthcare, and organizational partners and represent SW ID AHEC at community events, meetings, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Present general and project-specific information on SW ID AHEC to students, healthcare professionals, educators, community organizations, and other audiences in person and online.

Communications and Marketing

• Plan, create, manage social media content, and monitor engagement.
• Create newsletters, emails, promotional content, and program materials.
• Develop and maintain consistent branding, messaging, and promotion of SW ID AHEC programs and activities.
• Update website content as needed

Organizational Support

• Collaborate with SW ID AHEC staff on brainstorming, program planning, communications, and organizational initiatives.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve programs, processes, and community engagement.
• Attend regional and national meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public health, education, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with experience independently coordinating projects, programs, or events from planning through completion, including managing multiple priorities, partners, vendors, timelines, logistics, and deadlines.
• Strong critical thinker and problem solver who can adapt to changing priorities, exercise sound judgment, develop effective solutions, and maintain attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator with experience in community outreach and communications, presenting or speaking to groups in person or virtually, facilitating, networking, and building connections with community, healthcare, education, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative and dependable, with the ability to work independently, maintain clear communication and follow-through with leadership, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders, and represent SW ID AHEC professionally at in-person and virtual events, meetings, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a remote environment and proficient with common office and virtual meeting tools, such as Microsoft Office and Zoom, with the ability and willingness to learn new platforms.
• Occasional travel throughout the region for in person participation in meetings, events, and conferences is required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.

PREFERED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND EDUCATION

• Experience developing and managing social media or digital communications, including use of tools such as Canva, Constant Contact, or SurveyMonkey.
• Experience using project management tools, systems, or processes.
• Experience working in healthcare, education, workforce development, nonprofit, or community-based settings.

CULTURAL PROFICIENCY AND DEVELOPMENT

• Is open to being an active learner, participating in discussions with others, trying innovative approaches and ideas, and being self-aware and self-reflective for continual personal, professional and leadership growth.
• Will support Jannus' commitment to creating a culture of respect and understanding where everyone is valued and heard and incorporating these principles into daily activities to foster a healthy workplace environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primarily work-from-home with some requirements for mandatory in-person meetings and events; occasional travel.

Must be an Idaho Resident. Remote Position in Ada County and Canyon County.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time in an office environment required. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

TO APPLY

Go to the Jannus Employment page at www.jannus.org/employment and click on the job posting link to be directed to a secure application portal. Please note that a cover letter and resume are required and applications will be considered incomplete without this documentation. If you need any support completing the application, please reach out to Jannus HR at 208.336.5533. Applications will be accepted through October 30, 2026.

Jannus, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.