Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist

Description

Under the general direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist uses a community-organizing approach to engage with existing members and to recruit new members, with a special focus on underrepresented and medically underserved populations. The position serves as the main point of contact for membership within the region. The Community Engagement and Outreach Strategist will ensure adequate resources are available to support initiatives using NLM products and services. The position also serves as the MLA Disaster Information Specialist for the Region and is Chair of the region’s Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee (ERPAC).  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall

• Work with the ED to develop goals and objectives for the Region.
• Evaluate, assess, and report programming and outcomes. Provide quarterly reports of membership data.
• Participate on local, regional and national committees as appropriate.
• Promote NLM services and products by continually contacting community partners and other organizations.
• Maintain established methods and create new ways to communicate effectively with members and partners throughout the Region.
• Establish membership pathway workflow and follow up with contacts after conferences or other meetings.
• Lead recruitment efforts and campaigns to add members and partners to the Region.
• Create and support key communication efforts. Create standalone promotional packets for various community stakeholders and groups with accompanying guides for usage.
• Collaborate with Region 2 team members across the national NNLM network and MUSC Libraries and Faculty
• Serves as the Disaster Recovery MLA Disaster Information Specialist for the Region
• Engage in research, scholarship, and university and professional service opportunities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Libraries Faculty Handbook

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Required and Preferred qualifications, application procedures, and other information are available in the complete position description. 

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• ALA-accredited graduate degree or an advanced degree in another discipline. 
• Experience teaching to a variety of audience levels. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written communications. 
• Ability to work cooperatively in a demanding and changing environment with all levels of staff and members of the public. 
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to travel to off-site locations. 
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in teaching and learning in library instruction. 
• Knowledge of technology applications and trends in health sciences libraries.  

Preferred qualifications: 

• Knowledge of NLM and NCBI databases. 
• Significant experience in a library or community outreach, or similar work. 
• Knowledge of NLM’s programs and strategic initiatives. 
• A record of professional, scholarly research activity.