Job Posting – Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist – Charleston, SC
The Medical University of South Carolina Libraries invites applications for the Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist for Region 2, Network of the National Library of Medicine.
Region 2, Network of the National Library of Medicine
Funded by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) through a cooperative agreement (2021-2026), MUSC serves as the headquarters for Region 2, one of seven regions in the NNLM Program. Region 2 comprises Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The mission of the NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public’s health by providing U.S. researchers, health professionals, the public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.
General Duties
Under the general direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist uses a community-organizing approach to engage with existing members and to recruit new members, with a special focus on underrepresented and medically underserved populations. The position serves as the main point of contact for membership within the region. The Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist will ensure adequate resources are available to support initiatives using NLM products and services. The position also serves as the MLA Disaster Information Specialist for the Region and is Chair of the region’s Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee (ERPAC).
Salary is commensurate with education/experience. A minimum of $60,000 for the candidate with the required education and appropriate experience.
For More Information
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume/cv, and the contact information for three references. For more information and to apply, please go to http://jobs.library.musc.edu
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.