What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Coordinator position at St. Louis County?
The department of Public Health is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator to educate the public on program goals and collaborate with external agencies to deliver services. This position will work specifically within the Public Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness Program. The Outreach Coordinator will have responsibilities related to public health emergency preparedness and response activities including work with the Access and Functional Needs registry, community resilience efforts, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), and outreach related to medical countermeasure Points of Dispensing (PODs).
This position is fully funded by two federal grants which are the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant and Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) grant. These grants typically follow a 5-year cycle. The starting salary is $48,048.00 - $52,852.80 annually depending upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
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Develop a strategy to provide public outreach and inform public of available services.
Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies and community organizations to inform, educate, and familiarize citizens with County programs and events.
Design marketing materials, plan publicity, and develop public information programs to promote understanding of and support for program.
Develop, promote, and implement events and activities.
Identify underserved citizenry and develop relationships to provide services.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. Additionally, new employees will have 30 calendar days, after their first day of employment, to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status. Instructions on how to submit this attestation will be provided once employment has begun. County employees are not required to be fully vaccinated, but those who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated or St. Louis County geographically reaches a 70% vaccination rate and a moderate transmission level of COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
Salary : $48,048 - $72,093
