Current Opportunities
We are accepting applications for one Communications and Dissemination Coordinator and two Program Assistants. Click on the position title in the menu to the left for a full description. A brief overview of each is listed below.
Communications and Dissemination Coordinator
DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION & QUANTITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES
The Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is looking for a motivated person to join our adolescent health and youth development team. The Communications and Dissemination Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of communications strategies and the distribution of information related to research, evaluation, surveillance, and training programs. Primary responsibilities will balance broadly assisting with communications efforts for team projects and focused distribution of information related to research project outcomes; engagement with a wide range of stakeholder audiences as well as specific audiences with tailored information; and, creating content for general communications purposes and focused efforts to ensure the update of specific information. This dynamic position is ideal for a creative, self-motivated person with strong communication skills, and an understanding of public health and health promotion. Experience in social media and graphic design is preferred. Working in a team atmosphere, this position will be expected to support innovative content development, both written and visual, to advance relationships within the team and with our external stakeholders.
Program Assistant (SNAP-Ed)
DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION & QUANTITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES
Working under general supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment, the Program Assistant will provide administrative leadership to CWRU's SNAP-Education (SNAP-Ed) implementation project in accordance with the Ohio SNAP-Ed Plan and guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Planning and carrying out a mixture of direct nutrition and physical activity educational programming (e.g., teaching standardized classes) and Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) approaches (e.g. farmers markets, farm to school, healthy food pantries) with local, community-based partners in areas of high food insecurity throughout Cuyahoga County. Their work will target SNAP-eligible individuals of various demographics in a variety of community settings and use USDA approved, standardized curriculum and evidence-based PSE approaches to improve access to nutritious food and physical activity opportunities. They will provide strategic leadership to outreach efforts to build relationships and partnerships to support and expand SNAP-Ed implementation in Cuyahoga County. They will also support management of resources and scheduling of SNAP-Ed program staff. The Program Assistant will participate in staff trainings and professional development within the County and throughout the State of Ohio. Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel throughout Cuyahoga County and some travel throughout the State. Familiarity presenting in group settings is essential. Experience presenting to adult audiences is preferred but not required.
Program Assistant II (SNAP-Ed)
DEPARTMENT OF POPULATION & QUANTITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES
Working undergeneral supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment, the program assistant will implement the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) project in accordance with the Ohio SNAP-Education plan and guidance provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Planning and carrying out a mixture of direct nutrition and physical activity educational programming (e.g., teaching standardized classes) and policy, systems, and environmental approaches (e.g. farmers markets, farm to school, healthy food pantries) with local, community-based partners in areas of high food insecurity throughout Cuyahoga County. Their work will target SNAP-eligible individuals of various demographics in a variety of community settings and use United States Department of Agriculture approved, standardized curriculum and evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental approaches to address access to nutritious food and physical activity opportunities. They will support outreach efforts to develop partnerships for SNAP-Ed implementation in Cuyahoga County. Additionally, the program assistant will participate in staff trainings and professional development within the County and throughout the State of Ohio. Reliable transportation is required for frequent travel throughout Cuyahoga County and some travel throughout the State. Familiarity teaching in group settings is essential. Experience teaching adult audiences is preferred but not required.
The academic research center focuses on the complex interplay between environmental drivers and population health outcomes. Specializing in boundary-spanning and collaborative research, training, and practice focused on achieving health equity through food systems transformation and environmental justice.¿Placing special emphasis on community-engaged approaches that disrupt the role of structural racism to create and sustain environmental health equity. The center seeks to translate these findings into policies, practices, and relationships that promote community and population health equity. The program assistant must uphold the values of the center including a commitment to racial justice, collaboration, community engagement, inclusivity, and innovation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CWRU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.