Recruitment Coordinator for Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners

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Position Open for Spring and Summer 2026

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator for Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners

The Recruitment Coordinator will play a vital role in expanding Breastfeed Durham’s Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners initiative. The goal is to recruit historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) to become Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partners, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for breastfeeding patrons and lactating employees.

Responsibilities:

  • Spend one day per week (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in the field educating businesses about the importance of welcoming breastfeeding patrons and supporting lactating employees.
  • Use provided materials to recruit businesses and distribute window clings to those that sign up.
  • Plan and coordinate two events:
    1. A celebration small business owners in Durham County.
    2. An educational session for Durham pharmacists on supporting breastfeeding patrons.
  • Track recruitment outcomes by ensuring businesses complete the Breastfeeding Welcome Here Award application and entering the data into Breastfeed Durham and NCBC websites.
  • Attend Breastfeed Durham team meetings (every 2 weeks) to report progress and align with organizational goals.
  • Develop maps to document outreach progress and ensure comprehensive community coverage.
  • Update Breastfeed Durham profile on the Chamber of Commerce. website
  • Attend Chamber of Commerce events as needed.

Deliverables:

  • Two events (business celebration and pharmacist education session).
  • Recruitment tracking and data entry for 700 businesses in the Breastfeeding Friendly Community Partner initiative.
  • Outreach documenting visited and targeted businesses.
  • Practical work products for use and benefit of the organization, such as marketing materials or training guides.

Qualifications:

  • Outgoing personality and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Strong organizational and data management skills.
  • Interest in health equity, maternal health, or community-based public health initiatives.

Compensation:

  • Reimbursement for mileage and lunch at a recruited business weekly.
  • Practicum is unpaid but provides substantial applied public health experience.

Geographic Focus:

Durham, North Carolina, with a focus on historically underutilized businesses (HUBs).

Work Arrangement:

  • Partial remote work for data entry and meeting attendance.
  • Onsite work required for field recruitment and event planning.

Practicum Topic Areas:

  • Health Equity
  • Maternal Health
  • Social Determinants of Health

Application Instructions:

Please email durham@breastfeedingcommunities.org with your resume, cover letter, and any relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.