<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">FYI</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;">
<br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Job Title: <span class="pseditboxdisponly1"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Community
Engagement Officer (Temporary - 6mos)</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Job ID:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span class="pseditboxdisponly2"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">24120</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Location:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span class="pslongeditbox1"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Fred Hutchinson Center
(Seattle, WA)</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Full/Part Time: <span class="pseditboxdisponly3"><span style="font-size:
9.0pt">Full-Time</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal">Regular/Temporary: <span class="pseditboxdisponly4"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Temporary</span></span></p>
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normal"><span class="pseditboxdisponly4"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3C3C3C">About Us</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research Center, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit
research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical
research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized
internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the
Center’s five scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for
conducting basic and applied science. The Hutchinson Center, in collaboration
with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Seattle
Children’s, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive
cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference!</span></p>
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normal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3C3C3C">About the Department</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">The Legacy Project works to
build trust and collaboration between historically underrepresented communities
most impacted by the domestic HIV epidemic, researchers and research
institutions; enhance cultural competence; and initiate scientific
investigation to increase clinical research participation. The Legacy Project
is committed to partnership and relationship development; thus building bridges
of trust, increasing engagement and collaborative efforts between the
populations most impacted, and researchers and their institutions.
The Legacy Project’s commitment extends to addressing the historic inequities
by working with constituents to overcome the demographics and socio-economic
disparities that threaten all NIAID -funded research and ultimately the
communities and populations they serve.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3C3C3C">Responsibilities</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">The responsibilities of the
CEO include but are not limited to: <br>
<br>
1.Engages American Indian/Alaska Native constituents in dialogue to learn about
community needs and concerns and to build community trust and support. Provides
input on community engagement strategies to protocol teams and network
leadership as needed. <br>
<br>
2. Participates in the design of and implementation of a community engagement
strategy with urban American Indian and Alaska Native communities in Seattle,
WA and Denver, CO. <br>
<br>
3. Collaborates on communication and engagement plans for individuals,
community members, research sites, and other interested NIAID parties and
projects. <br>
<br>
4. Builds and maintains relationships with organizations, community members,
and leaders by phone, e-mail, and in-person meetings to build support
community-based education and further the domestic HIV clinical research
agenda. <br>
<br>
5. Supports educational efforts and improvement strategies for increased
community literacy regarding HIV, prevention and treatment knowledge and
research through presentations, meetings, and other means at local meetings and
national conferences. <br>
<br>
6. Identifies community constituents who may be gatekeepers or advocates for
HIV clinical research studies and engages with these constituents throughout
the study to resolve conflicts and encourage advocacy. <br>
<br>
7. Serves as a liaison for information sharing and bridge building between
Native community members, leaders, and research sites. <br>
<br>
8. Designs a training curriculum that would increase the cultural knowledge and
skills of NIAID-funded research sites to engage effectively with members of the
American Indian/Alaska Native community. <br>
<br>
9. Coordinates and conducts trainings for NIAID-funded research sites in
Seattle, WA and Denver, CO. <br>
<br>
10. Maintains close communication with protocol teams. <br>
<br>
11. Provides hands-on technical assistance and community engagement training
for US HIV clinical trial sites in collaboration with advocacy organizations
and other internal/external systems, partners, and other key stakeholders. <br>
<br>
12. Other responsibilities and duties as deemed necessary.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3C3C3C">Major Duties</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">The primary
responsibility of HANC Legacy Community Engagement Officer (CEO) is to support
and ensure collaborative integration of community engagement activities into
the NIAID -funded HIV clinical trials networks and related community
mobilization efforts. Additionally, the CEO will work collaboratively
with the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC) and
Seattle-based clinical research site in the implementation and coordination of
all programmatic activities. <br>
<br>
The CEO is expected to use initiative in carrying out responsibilities as
defined by the HANC Legacy Project team in collaboration with representatives
of the NIAID -funded HIV clinical trials networks. The CEO will work to
maximize the participation of traditionally underserved populations and those
populations most impacted by HIV in NIAID -sponsored HIV clinical trials.</span></p>
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normal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span class="paboldtext5"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Qualifications</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">Bachelor's degree in
community education, health communication or related healthcare field with at
least three years of relevant experience in public health or HIV prevention. <br>
<br>
Minimum of two years of experience with HIV/AIDS education; in-depth knowledge
of HIV and the disease process; understanding of behavior change and the
communal and cultural factors that shape social norms; experience working with
and organizing urban Indigenous communities; extensive knowledge of Native
historical and cultural factors that inhibit participation in research;
knowledge of community-based participatory research and the conduct of
culturally appropriate and Indigenous-based research methods; experience
developing curricula and delivering professional level training; experience
shaping educational messages and materials for urban Native communities;
knowledge of HIV vaccine development and research, preferred. Knowledge of and
sensitivity to youth, Native worldviews, two-spirit identity, and cultural and
sexual diversity is essential. <br>
<br>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, and attention
to detail are critical in this position. Ability to set and meet expectations.
Strong computer skills including word processing, database programs, and spreadsheets.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines within a multi-site
team environment also required. <br>
<br>
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#3C3C3C">Desired Qualification s (not
required)</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">A Master's degree in public
health, social work, human services or ethnic studies is preferred.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span class="paboldtext6"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Pay,Benefits,
& Work Schedule</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">Temporary - 6 mos, full
time.</span></p>
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normal"><span class="paboldtext7"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span class="paboldtext7"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">How To Apply</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">For more information about the position
and to apply, please visit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center website
at </span><a href="http://www.fhcrc.org/about/jobs">www.fhcrc.org/about/jobs</a><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> and search for Job# 24120</span></p>
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normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> </span></p>
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normal"><span class="paboldtext8"><span style="font-size:9.0pt"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span class="paboldtext8"><span style="font-size:9.0pt">Equal Employment
Opportunity</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:
normal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#3C3C3C">The Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research Center and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity
employers, committed to workforce diversity.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt"></span></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Alissa Gabrielle Leavitt, MPH, CHES<br><a href="mailto:green.alissa@gmail.com">green.alissa@gmail.com</a><br>503-358-2331<br>