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:
- A celebration small business owners in Durham County.
- 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.
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.