Community Engagement Manager-Shen Lab

Community Engagement Manager-Shen Lab

The Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for building and sustaining robust relationships between the Shen Lab and local community members and organizations to facilitate increased participation, trust, and engagement in neuroscientific and related health research. This role requires a professional with deep experience and expertise in public communication in community settings, and relationship management who can effectively communicate with varied audiences. The ideal candidate will leverage strong advocacy and outreach skills, as well as experience planning and executing community-based events. This position will be primarily supervised by Dr. Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD. Dr. Shen is a Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School, a member of the Faculty in the UMN Graduate Program in Neuroscience, and Co-Chair of the UMN Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences. Open communication, innovation, and collaboration are valued. Individualized mentorship will be provided by PI Shen, with focused attention on career development and growth. The specific responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to, the following :

50% Community Outreach and Recruitment :

• Design and execute targeted outreach and recruitment campaigns to engage stakeholders, community leaders, and residents from underserved populations in research studies and educational initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong, transparent relationships with community organizations, policymakers, and advocacy groups to foster partnerships.
• Conduct and facilitate community meetings, listening sessions, and educational workshops (in-person and virtually).
• Collaborate with Lab Members to plan and execute Lab community engagement events
• Utilize Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) tools and other digital platforms for data entry, record management, and targeted communication / email campaigns to track engagement and strengthen relationships.

50% Public Education and Advocacy :

Qualifications Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay and Benefits Pay Range : $30.00 - 35.00; depending on education / qualifications / experience Time Appointment : 50% Appointment Position Type : Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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. 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.