Job ID358162 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job Position Overview: This is a casul position (up to 14 hours per week), and is expected to last through June 28, 2024, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and funding. Work will be conducted in areas throughout Minnesota. Job Responsibilities: This position works with a national CDC funded program to address vaccine hesitancy and promote preventive health measures in Minnesota among primarily outstate socially vulnerable populations. This position will involve supporting vaccination clinics and the administration of a survey to learn about knowledge and attitudes related to vaccinations. This position currently focuses on facilitating Minnesotans access to reliable information about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccinations. The position travels to events in rural Minnesota locations at the expense of the program. In addition, this position is expected to: Work as part of the projext team to conduct in-person and online surveys to collect data about vaccination status and vaccine hesitancy. Ensure accurate data collection on forms in written and typed format, enter data online, and submit completed surveys in a timely manner using Qualtrics survey software. Assist with organizing and conducting outreach events, including vaccination clinics in diverse venues (e.g., clinical facilities, municipal buildings, business, schools, house of worship, community organizations, public meetings and talking circles). Interact in a professional, friendly, positive manner with the public at events for the purpose of distributing education about COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines. Activities as assigned in keeping with the grant deliverables. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials. Required Qualifications: Fluent in Spanish with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English. Two (2) years of education or experience beyond high school. A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation. Interest in improving public health. Ability to work remotely and independently or as part of a team. Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours. Demonstrated computer skills/experience using Microsoft Office. Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal and written). Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience living or working in or with a socially vulnerable or culturally diverse community. Demonstrated public health program or research project experience that involved data collection. Demonstrated experience interacting with the public to deliver health education. About the Department The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of seven family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, two in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's two campuses: Twin Cities and Duluth. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, clinical informatics, behavioral medicine, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at . 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The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: . Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.