Outreach and Education Coordinator – Occupational and Environmental Health

Are you passionate about community health education and making a lasting impact in occupational and environmental health Were seeking a dynamic Outreach and Education Coordinator to lead community engagement educational programming and research initiatives that improve worker health and safety across Central New York.

This is a unique opportunity to blend field outreach public health strategy and academic engagement in a mission-driven organization serving vulnerable working populations.

Salary Range: $70000 $90000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach & Public Health Education

• Design and lead community-based outreach and education initiatives.

• Conduct health needs assessments and analyze outcomes to improve outreach effectiveness.

• Create and deliver educational materials workshops and training sessions on occupational and environmental health.

• Increase awareness of occupational health services among key groupsworkers unions healthcare providers employers and community organizations.

• Supervise community outreach partners and ensure message alignment across platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Act as a primary liaison to advisory boards and collaborate with stakeholders in labor legal academic and public health sectors.

• Build and sustain partnerships with employers to promote occupational health services and preventative programs.

• Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to integrate outreach efforts with patient care services.

Grant Development & Scientific Writing

• Identify and pursue funding from agencies such as NIOSH HRSA and CDC as well as private foundations.

• Lead or support grant proposals LOIs budgets and reporting requirements.

• Collaborate on study design data collection and evaluation planning with leadership and faculty.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Support or lead research on occupational exposures health disparities and program evaluation.

• Analyze data using SAS R Stata or Excel to inform outreach and quality improvement.

• Contribute to scientific manuscripts policy briefs and conference presentations.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Teach up to two courses annually for medical or public health students (depending on appointment).

• Mentor MPH and medical students on research capstones or field placements.

• Contribute guest lectures or modules in relevant public health or medical education courses.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree in Public Health or related field with emphasis on occupational environmental or behavioral health.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in public health community outreach or occupational health settings.

• Demonstrated success in grant writing and program development.

• Strong communication and technical writing skills with the ability to translate complex health data.

• Experience in public health data analysis and evaluation.

• Proven project management and stakeholder collaboration skills.

• Availability for local travel for outreach and stakeholder meetings.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree (DrPH PhD) in Public Health Social Sciences or a related field.

• Proficiency in Spanish or another language to support multilingual community outreach.

• Experience supervising students interns or program staff.

• Knowledge of academic publishing and presenting at professional conferences.

Why Syracuse

Located in the heart of Central New York Syracuse offers a vibrant mix of culture education and affordability. Home to Syracuse University the city is rich in innovation and community spirit. With proximity to the Finger Lakes Adirondacks and several state parks Syracuse blends urban convenience with natural beautymaking it a great place to live work and thrive.

Why This Role is a Unique Opportunity

• Impact community health outcomes by shaping outreach and education for underserved worker populations.

• Collaborate with passionate public health leaders and academic partners.

• Be part of a team advancing health equity and workplace safety.

• Gain experience in grant writing teaching research and stakeholder collaborationall in one role.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre a driven public health professional ready to build community partnerships educate diverse audiences and lead strategic outreach programswe want to hear from you. Apply today and join our mission to improve occupational health and safety in New York State.

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