candidate is comfortable engaging directly with the public, has strong interpersonal skills, and has a genuine interest in or experience with LGBTQ+ communities.
Job Description:
- Represent the research group at community events, health fairs, LGBTQ+ community gatherings, and similar outreach settings
- Visit partnering clinics and community centers to distribute study materials and build ongoing relationships with staff
- Distribute study flyers and materials in approved locations
- Provide accurate, respectful information about the study to prospective participants and answer basic eligibility questions
- Coordinate with clinical and community partners to identify appropriate ways to share study information
- Track and report outreach activities and recruitment metrics to the study coordinator
- Attend regular check-ins with the study team to report on outreach progress and troubleshoot challenges
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement
- Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials
- May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending
- Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program
- Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers
- Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program
- Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members
Department: School of Education / Kinesiology
Compensation: Minimum: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Required Qualifications:
- One year of experience working with LGBTQ communities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with community outreach, public health education, or peer support work preferred
- Comfort and confidence engaging with the public in a variety of settings
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect when working with LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse populations; prior experience with this community strongly preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation to travel between clinics, community sites, and event locations across the Madison area
- Ability to work some evenings/weekends for community events
Education: Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred
How to Apply:
To begin the application process click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.
Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.
Upload a copy of:
- Current Resume/CV
- Cover Letter addressing how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above
Note: Incomplete application packages that do not include all of the requested documentation will not be considered. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.
Contact Information: William Schrage
