Outreach Coordinator

Position Title:Outreach CoordinatorJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experienceJob Description:Iowa State University's Public Science Collaborative (PSC), located within the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused Outreach Coordinator to help translate research into action. In this role, you'll work across multiple projects, partnering with communities and organizations to deliver timely, data-informed solutions that address emerging needs and improve community well-being.As the Outreach Coordinator, you'll serve as a primary liaison between PSC and community partners, coordinating outreach, training, and technical assistance while helping translate research into practical resources that improve community well-being. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and helping communities turn data into action.What You’ll DoBuild and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, state and local agencies, behavioral health partners, and local coalitions to identify outreach, training, and technical assistance needs.Plan and facilitate trainings, webinars, workshops, and collaborative meetings that help partners quickly translate research and data into community action.Coordinate outreach, communication, and technical assistance across multiple concurrent projects, and ensure partners have the resources they need to respond to emerging community needs.Create and disseminate data-driven communication products, including dashboards, infographics, newsletters, and other resources that help organizations communicate their impact.Cultivate and coordinate a network of guest speakers and subject matter experts to support PSC educational programming and technical assistance.Evaluate outreach activities and trainings to ensure they meet program goals, stakeholder needs, and desired outcomes.Maintain public-facing websites and digital communication channels, and represent PSC at conferences, community meetings, and outreach events.Preferred QualificationsExperience collaborating with community-based organizations, behavioral health partners, public health agencies, state or local government, or community coalitions, particularly within Iowa.Experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating trainings, workshops, webinars, or community engagement events.Experience developing or communicating data-informed resources, such as dashboards, infographics, reports, or other tools that help stakeholders understand and use data.  Knowledge of community health, behavioral health, or community well-being initiatives.Experience working in or alongside programs related to substance use prevention, recovery, or behavioral health.Why Join Us?Join a team where research leads to real-world impact. The Public Science Collaborative (PSC) partners with communities, government agencies, and organizations to trans...