Rapid Response to Recovery Eastern Community Engagement Specialist

CDC Foundation

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Kentucky

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About this role

An Implementation Specialist at the CDC Foundation supports the launch and implementation of the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation Program in Eastern Kentucky. The role focuses on community engagement, partnership building, and regional program coordination to improve rural health outcomes through initiatives like Emergency Psychiatric Assessment units and community paramedicine teams.

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, social services, technology, or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience leading community engagement, outreach, or relationship-based program implementation, preferably in rural or underserved communitiesDemonstrated ability to build trust, facilitate partnerships, and engage diverse stakeholders, including community members, service providers, and local leadersStrong organizational skills with the ability to track activities, synthesize community input, and adapt approaches based on feedback and local context

About CDC Foundation

cdcfoundation.org

The CDC Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that mobilizes philanthropic and private-sector resources to support the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and advance public health globally. It manages and funds programs tackling chronic and infectious diseases, emergency response (including COVID-19), workforce development, and other public-health priorities through partnerships with governments, corporations, NGOs, and communities. The Foundation designs and implements interventions, coordinates emergency responses, and channels donations, grants, and in-kind support to accelerate CDC-led science and public health action. It also offers multiple ways for donors and partners to contribute and publishes financial and programmatic information on its impact.