Community Health Educator

Advertising Summary: The Community Health Educator willintegrate seamlessly into the Massey COE education, screening andnavigation team. The Community Health Educator will have theopportunity to contribute to highly meaningful work helping toidentify those who need cancer screening and supporting people toaccess the screening care. Unit: Massey Comprehensive Cancer Ctr MBU Department: Massey Central Admin Mission: To reduce the state cancer burden for all Virginians byaddressing the confluence between biological, social, and policydrivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research; person-centeredcare across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship;community integration; and training the next generation ofcommunity-centric researchers and healthcare professionals Vision: To be a premier community-focused cancer center leading thenation in cancer health equity research and ensuring optimal healthoutcomes for all Why Richmond? Duties & Responsibilities: Under the administrative supervision of the Director of Operationsfor Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center’s (MCCC) Community Outreachand Engagement (COE), the incumbent, helps clients and communitiesincrease cancer awareness, knowledge, cancer screening andconnections to follow up care. The Williamsburg and GloucesterCancer Community Health Educator (CHE) will help organize andcoordinate community events, provide cancer education, and helpcommunity members determine if they are eligible for cancerscreening (with a specific focus on colorectal and prostatecancer). The Cancer CHE will help community members access cancerscreening and will follow up on positive screening tests to connectcommunity members to local healthcare settings for diagnosticfollow up. MCC COE will support the Cancer CHE to increasecommunity access to clinical and social support services.Additional focus areas for cancer education include, but are notlimited to, smoking cessation, cancer risk reduction and earlydetection. The Cancer CHE will be part of a mobile team providing in-person,and telephone- and computer-based cancer education for communitymembers in pre-determined areas of Williamsburg and Gloucester. Theincumbent’s familiarity with Williamsburg and Gloucester will workwith MCC COE data resources to determine the geographic areas withthe heaviest burden of cancer and the highest need for theseservices. The incumbent will work with other CHE’s in a mobilecancer resource unit, as well as a mobile phlebotomy team, topromote awareness of and deliver cancer screening activities atcommunity events in Williamsburg and Gloucester. Job duties include but are not limited to: Co-lead a mobile team of credible messengers, traveling aroundWilliamsburg and Gloucester in a small Massey on the Move vanto Identify appropriate locations for cancer health promotionevents Coordinate and participate in community outreach andeducation/programming and events Represent Massey at community events in Williamsburg andGloucester ("tabling") Provide cancer education using Massey materials to increaseawareness, knowledge about cancer risk reduction, screening andearly detection Provide support for community members to determine theireligibility for cancer screening and to support access toscreening, cancer diagnosis and treatment options. Address community questions to increase knowledge and awarenessand reduce barriers to cancer screening Provide education about cancer clinical trials and, whenappropriate, assist community members in connecting with the Masseyclinical trial team as needed Help connect community members to resources within localmedical centers (i.e. Lackey clinic, Riverside Health) andcommunity-based organizations to meet healthcare as well ashealth-related social needs Document all encounters in electronic data management systemsprovided by Massey, adhering to all confidentiality standards Perform all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in health or STEM related field or equivalentcombination of education, experience, and training 2 years or more experience working in community-based, healthcommunications, health promotion or navigation field Excellent oral communication (public speaking) andinterpersonal skills Valid driver’s license and clean driving record Flexibility in communication style Working knowledge of Williamsburg and/or Gloucesterneighborhoods Capacity to work directly with a broad range of communitystakeholders Self-motivated with the ability to work independently/withlimited direct supervision Comfort with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook,LinkedIn) Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Googleproducts (Google Sheets, Google Docs) Comfort with using QR codes Excellent organization and time management skills. Proficient computer skills required Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environmentof respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member atVCU Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public health or related field Bilingual, Spanish and English language proficiency Please note VCU is not able to provide ongoing visa sponsorship forthis position. VCU is committed to hiring veterans! Position will remain open until filled. Applications receivedby October 9th, 2026 will be given priorityconsideration. Salary Range: Starting at $20.00/hr commensurate withexperience Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype. FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hours per Week: 20 ORP Eligible: No Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid University Job Title: 91411 - Open (Senior CoordinatorCE) Contact Name: Massey HR Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University