Regional Community Health Coordinator
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Job Location:
Green Bay, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Population Health SpecialistJob Summary:
The Health & Well-Being Institute ( in the Division of Extension is hiring a Regional Community Health Coordinator in the Northeast Region of Wisconsin to provide training and technical assistance to community-based partners in identifying and responding to community-driven health priorities.
The Regional Community Health Coordinator will support community engagement processes assessment activities and data-informed action planning to advance community health and well-being. Training technical assistance and capacity building will take multiple forms including in-person and 1:1 consultations facilitated discussions webinars and resource and tool development. The Extension Regional Community Health Coordinator will facilitate linkages between local governments community-based organizations local Extension staff and UW-Madison campus based staff and partners to leverage resources and applied research expertise in response to community health priorities.
The topical focus of the position will be responsive to community-identified interests in health and well-being across a range of settings that influence health. Issue areas of interest may include but are not limited to school-based health food and nutrition security mental health substance misuse prevention and recovery adolescent well-being social and community conditions and policy systems and environmental change approaches to promote health and well-being.
FTE:
This position can be full or part-time between 80-100%.
Regional Location
The Regional Community Health Coordinator will serve a multi-county geography in Northeast Wisconsin (seeregional map). Onsite work will occur at a home office within the region and regular local travel is anticipated. Relocation to the Northeast Region may be required for candidates who do not currently reside there.
Terminal Position
The initial period of employment will be through June 30 2027 with the possibility to become renewable or be extended contingent upon available funding and program need.
Partial Remote
This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location. Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA). A RWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.
This position has the possibility of working up to 2 days remote perExtensions Remote Work Policy.
Travel Expectations
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Key Job Responsibilities:
Applies evidence-based theories frameworks and assessments according to current health research and practice
Develops implements organizes and evaluates population-health initiatives based on sound data theory and evidence
Identifies promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
Provides consultation training and capacity-building resources for stakeholders to advance a health-promoting setting with respect to policies learning and working environments physical spaces services and support student development and/or opportunities for social connectedness
Gathers and evaluates population-level health data and engages with stakeholders to discern needs and interests and build capacity for population-level health improvement
Department:
About Extension
UW-Madisons Division of Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local statewide and national issues improving lives through research-based education fostering partnerships and action and facilitating positive impacts.
About the Institute
The Health & Well-Being Institute works to catalyze positive change in Wisconsin residents through evidence-based and community-engaged health promotion programs to improve health build community capacity to identify and address health inequities engage in collective action and achieve greater health equity.
Compensation:
The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary for the position is $62000 (prorated based on FTE) but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Three or more years of professional experience relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position Demonstrated skills in interpreting utilizing and applying evidence-based information and research findings in support of community health issues Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of methods and technologies Experience working cooperatively with diverse organizations and sectors such as local state and Tribal governments community-based organizations higher education private entities etc. Knowledge and skills to effectively work with and interact with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives Previous experience developing delivering and evaluating training technical assistance and capacity building for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques methods and modes Ability to think creatively identify root causes and systems of influence and synthesize interdisciplinary approaches to conceptualizing and addressing health equity work Understanding of and experience working with Native Nations communities Bachelors Degree in public health community health education sociology or another related field Masters Degree in public health community health education sociology or another related field We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Resume Letter of Qualifications (cover letter) Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews. For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting please click note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. The application deadline is 11:59pm on December 3 2025. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor further information. Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:
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