Mother & Child Health Coalition (MCHC) currently has a full-time position open for Education and Health Promotion Coordinator. The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. MCHC offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick time (PTO), holidays, health and life insurance, Simple IRA and more.  To apply, send a résumé and a cover letter indicating your interest to info@mchc.net. Please make sure to include a cover letter.

 Position Description

Position Title: Education and Health Promotion Coordinator

Position Summary:    This position is responsible for the education and training of health care providers and consumers of child-bearing age and their families, especially participants in the Kansas City Healthy Start program.

Reports to: Executive Director, Mother & Child Health Coalition

Role & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all Kansas City Healthy Start education and training activities with priority given to Kansas City Healthy Start service area
• Coordinate training in community settings and supervise training
• Coordinate continuing education accreditation for provider training events
• Coordinate training of Healthy Start Care Coordination and Outreach Site Teams
• Provide staff support for program and public awareness activities
• Assist in development of consumer education materials
• Work with Healthy Start key personnel and committees to develop and implement consumer recruitment strategies
• Assist with production of Coalition newsletters
• Coordinate Coalition-sponsored education programs/conferences
• Promote maternal and child health and safety at community public awareness events
• Serve as Healthy Start and Coalition liaison for designated community meetings

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health or social services
• Master’s degree preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• At least three years professional experience
• Experience in adult education
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, social media, etc.)
• Experience working with volunteers and multi-cultural populations
• Strong organizational skills, team building and self-starter

To apply, send a résumé and a cover letter indicating your interest to info@mchc.net. Please make sure to include a cover letter.