Community Outreach Specialist, Simmons Cancer Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This position works under close supervision to provide administrative functions to support the day to day operations of the community outreach function in the department. Maintains community data for catchment area. Assists in the development and/or promotion of various projects that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach and engagement.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's Degree in pre-health or public health related field; -OR-
  • High School Diploma or equivalent -OR-
  
  
  
  

• Experience
  
  
  
  
  • No experience required with Bachelors degree -OR-
  • 4 years of related experience, preferably in a healthcare environment, with High School Diploma.
  
  
  
  

Preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign) is a plus.
• Experience working in community health or public health settings, with knowledge of cancer control preferred.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Experience in developing health education materials and curricula.
• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in creating engaging newsletter content.
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Community Health Worker and/or Certified Health Education Specialist a plus

Work Schedule:

• Eligible for hybrid work schedule
• This role will require participation in some weekend and/or evening events. Weekday schedule will be adjusted accordingly for a 40-hour work week.
• This role includes local travel in personal vehicle to community sites and events with mileage reimbursement provided for trips over 20 miles roundtrip.

JOB DUTIES

• Delivers informational/educational programs for patients, family members, and/or the public.
• Attends and provides cancer information and resources at various health fairs and community events.
• Assists in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with community partners.
• Assists in development and/or promotion of projects and health education materials that further the mission of reducing health disparities via community outreach.
• Assesses the needs of community members who contact the Cancer Answer Line.
• Utilizes professional and technical resources to answer questions and provide tailored information about cancer prevention, treatment, clinical trials, and supportive care resources.
• Maintains community data and contact information for catchment area.
• Responsible for maintenance of tracking systems for community outreach.
• Supports volunteer recruitment and Speaker's Bureau coordination.
• Performs administrative functions to support departmental community outreach and engagement efforts.
• Duties include but not limited to procurement of materials and supplies, timekeeping, monthly newsletter, responsibility for meeting logistics and event preparation, daily support of community inquiries and expense tracking.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!