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Community Initiatives Coordinator - Jackson County Health Department - (Mon - Fri, 8a - 4:30p)

101 Truman Medical Center

Job LocationJackson County Public Health

Lee's Summit, Missouri

DepartmentCares Act Funds for Health Department

Position TypeFull time

Work Schedule8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week40

Job Description

As a Community Initiatives Coordinator, you'll lead collaborative, community-based efforts to improve public health outcomes across Jackson County. You’ll work with local organizations, partners, and residents to identify health priorities, support collective impact initiatives, and promote systems-level solutions. Your work will help shape healthier communities through strategy, facilitation, and evidence-based action.

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community stakeholders

Facilitate collaborative processes to address complex public health challenges

Support the development and evaluation of community improvement plans

Provide technical assistance and guidance on systems thinking and collective impact frameworks

Align initiatives with department goals and community health data

Contribute to grant writing, reporting, and resource development

Coordinate and track progress toward initiative milestones, timelines, and outcomes

Ensure cultural relevance in outreach, messaging, and community engagement

Support communication efforts and contribute to public-facing reports and materials

Collaborate across divisions and support strategic planning and accreditation efforts

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion/education, or related field

1–2 years of experience leading or facilitating community collaborations

Strong understanding of public health theory, community mobilization, and health equity

Skilled in group facilitation, systems thinking, and collaborative planning

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational, analytical, and time management abilities

Must meet fleet safety requirements if driving is part of job duties

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in public health or related field

3–4 years of experience in public health community collaboration

Experience with adaptive facilitation or human-centered design

Make a Community-Wide Impact
If you're passionate about working across sectors to solve public health challenges, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape a healthier, stronger community. Apply today!