Trusted Messenger Specialist

About the role

The CDC Foundation is seeking a Trusted Messenger Specialist who will lead strategic efforts to identify, map, and engage trusted community voices across Utah. This role focuses on strengthening public health outreach by connecting with individuals and organizations that communities rely on for credible information, ensuring effective communication across diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive research to identify formal and informal nodes of influence, including faith leaders, grassroots organizers, local business owners, and digital community moderators.
• Coordinate with Local Health Department leaders to proactively identify and vet potential community partners that can bridge gaps between our organization and populations.
• Create a comprehensive database that maps and organizes local, regional, and sector-specific trusted messengers. This includes a dynamic, searchable database of messengers by expertise, audience, geography, and influence for tailored outreach.
• Conduct an audit of existing community connections across local health departments, documenting and formalizing these relationships within the mapping framework to ensure accurate tracking and alignment.
• Identify gaps where trusted messengers are not yet established and initiate targeted outreach only when needed, ensuring all partners both new and existing are appropriately connected with their respective local health departments.
• Conduct interviews, listening sessions, and focus groups to validate trusted sources of information within communities.
• Special Notes:
• This position is currently a Hybrid position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Sociology, Communications, Community Development, Anthropology, or a related field required; Master's degree (MPH, MSW, or related field) preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, organizing, or public health-related work
• Experience working with state or local health departments, nonprofits, or grassroots organizations
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and community relationship management
• Familiarity with Utah's cultural, geographic, and community landscape, including rural, urban, and diverse populations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across diverse groups
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively in varied community settings
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify networks of influence and community connectors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience summarizing data and presenting findings
• Ability to analyze and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative information into actionable insights
• Experience using mapping tools, databases, or community asset frameworks (e.g., Asset-Based Community Development - ABCD)

Additional Information

Position Title: Trusted Messenger Specialist Location: Hybrid (Utah - frequent in-state travel) Position End Date: 12/31/26 Salary: $85,000 plus benefits

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