Outreach and Partnership Coordinator

Public Health Educator II (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Outreach and Partnership Coordinator supports statewide immunization efforts within the Education, Outreach, and Communications Unit of the North Carolina Immunization Branch, by developing and implementing data-informed statewide public health education and outreach strategies to improve immunization coverage. The role uses immunization and population data, community insights, and partner feedback to identify educational needs, inform outreach strategies, and build and strengthen partnerships.

The Coordinator collaborates with Immunization Branch staff and external partners to deliver immunization education, technical assistance, site visits, presentations, and outreach materials to providers and community organizations. A central function of the position is building and maintaining partnerships with traditional and nontraditional organizations and trusted messengers to expand the reach of immunization initiatives across the state. The position advances statewide communication and engagement strategies that strengthen immunization awareness and access.

Key duties include:

• Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Adult Immunization Program using the CDC Adult Immunization Program Framework.
• Develop and implement data-informed education and outreach strategies to increase immunizations among uninsured, underinsured, and special populations with identified vaccination gaps.
• Provide public health education consultation, technical assistance, site visits, presentations, and guidance to immunization providers and community partners on immunization recommendations, best practices, available resources, and program initiatives.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with immunization providers, community-based organizations, coalitions, advocacy organizations, trusted messengers, state agencies, and other stakeholders to advance immunization initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Education, Outreach, and Communications Unit to develop and implement targeted communication campaigns, educational resources, and outreach materials for immunizations, including seasonal, outbreak response, and other emerging needs.
• Analyze immunization and population data to identify needs, inform outreach strategies, and monitor program performance and vaccine coverage.

Salary Grade Range: $57,983.00 - $

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $79,726.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated expert-level experience applying public health practices, immunization program concepts, and community outreach strategies to support education and engagement efforts.
• Proven success developing partnerships and engaging stakeholders to advance public health initiatives and support coordinated community action.
• Demonstrated proficiency assessing community and stakeholder needs and using data insights to design targeted public health education and outreach strategies.
• Extensive experience engaging diverse communities and adapting public health messaging and outreach approaches to address varied needs, perspectives, and circumstances.
• Documented experience of implementing public health education strategies that integrate community feedback, outcome data, and culturally responsive practices to improve engagement and reach.

The posting will close at 11:59 P.M. the night before the end date. This position is 100% federally funded. This position is eligible for a hybrid work option.

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in…