Outreach and Partnership Coordinator

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Public Health Educator II (NS)

Position Number

60040865

Grade

• NC16
• About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Outreach and Partnership Coordinator supports statewide immunization efforts within the Education, Outreach, and Communications Unit of the North Carolina Immunization Branch, by developing and implementing data‑informed statewide public health education and outreach strategies to improve immunization coverage. The role uses immunization and population data, community insights, and partner feedback to identify educational needs, inform outreach strategies, and build and strengthen partnerships.

The Coordinator collaborates with Immunization Branch staff and external partners to deliver immunization education, technical assistance, site visits, presentations, and outreach materials to providers and community organizations. A central function of the position is building and maintaining partnerships with traditional and nontraditional organizations and trusted messengers to expand the reach of immunization initiatives across the state. The position advances statewide communication and engagement strategies that strengthen immunization awareness and access.

Key Duties Include:

- Support development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Adult Immunization Program using the CDC Adult Immunization Program Framework.

- Develop and implement data‑informed education and outreach strategies to increase immunizations among uninsured, underinsured, and special populations with identified vaccination gaps.

- Provide public health education consultation, technical assistance, site visits, presentations, and guidance to immunization providers and community partners on immunization recommendations, best practices, available resources, and program initiatives.

– Develop, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with immunization providers, community-based organizations, coalitions, advocacy organizations, trusted messengers, state agencies, and other stakeholders to advance immunization initiatives.

- Collaborate with the Education, Outreach, and Communications Unit to develop and implement targeted communication campaigns, educational resources, and outreach materials for immunizations, including seasonal, outbreak response, and other emerging needs.

- Analyze immunization and population data to identify needs, inform outreach strategies, and monitor program performance and vaccine coverage.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $57,983.00 - $101,470.00

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00 - $79,726.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Demonstrated expert‑level experience applying public health practices, immunization program concepts, and community outreach strategies to support education and engagement efforts.

Proven success developing partnerships and engaging stakeholders to advance public health initiatives and support coordinated community action.

Demonstrated proficiency assessing community and stakeholder needs and using data insights to design targeted public health education and outreach strategies.

Extensive experience engaging diverse communities and adapting public health messaging and outreach approaches to address varied needs, perspectives, and circumstances.

Documented experience of implementing public health education strategies that integrate community feedback, outcome data, and culturally responsive practices to improve engagement and reach.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About Preparedness and Response (PHP&R):

Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHP&R) is the branch of the North Carolina Division of Public Health (DPH) within DHHS that monitors and strengthens the abilities of our public health and healthcare systems to protect the public health in disaster situations such as disease epidemics, chemical and radiological releases, severe weather and natural disasters.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits .

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• •Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• •Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
• •If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• •Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• •Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regardi