Community Outreach and Recruitment Support Specialist

Community Outreach and Recruitment Support Specialist

Location:

Plano, TX (serving the DFW area)

Position Type:
Full-Time

Company:
Stryde Research

About Stryde Research

Stryde Research is a clinical research site dedicated to advancing medical innovation while serving our local community with care, integrity, and respect. We partner with healthcare providers, patients, and community organizations to make clinical research accessible and meaningful.

Position Summary

Stryde Research is seeking a Community Outreach and Recruitment Support Specialist to play a pivotal role in growing awareness of our services and strengthening relationships across the DFW community. This role works closely with our recruitment team and serves as a key representative of Stryde Research in the community.

This is not a sales role. It is a neighbor-to-neighbor, relationship-driven position built on trust, friendliness, consistency, and clear communication. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with people, building long-term relationships, and supporting others while helping our clinic grow through community engagement and collaboration.

• Build, strengthen, and maintain positive relationships with:
  • Healthcare clinics and providers
  • Provider office staff
  • Community organizations
  • Clients, patients, and families
• Represent Stryde Research throughout the DFW area by:
  • Visiting doctors’ offices, community centers, schools, fairs, and local businesses
  • Attending community events, health fairs, and local gatherings to increase visibility
• Occasionally Support the recruitment team by:
  • Speaking with patients about current and upcoming clinical studies
  • Sharing accurate and compassionate information about research opportunities
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with referring providers and staff through:
  • Routine and follow-up visits
  • Emails and phone calls
• Share informational materials, referral resources, and clinic updates with community partners
• Assist with marketing and outreach tasks at community events, including:
  • Distributing flyers and materials
  • Taking photos
  • Serving as a liaison between the clinic and the community
• Identify new outreach and partnership opportunities beyond existing contacts and pursue them with initiative
• Lead outreach initiatives to:
  • Increase patient referrals
  • Build volume
  • Strengthen favorable provider and community perceptions
• Collect feedback from community members and partners and share insights with internal teams to better serve local needs
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

• Full-time position
• Flexibility required, as some community events may take place outside regular business hours
• Daily driving is required

• Excellent time management, organization, communication, and follow-through skills
• Consistent, dependable, and self-motivated
• Comfortable building relationships over time and growing influence within the community
• Recent or direct experience in a communication-focused role within a sales or marketing environment may substitute for education and/or experience requirements
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full-time, mission-driven role with community impact

Based on experience and qualifications / to be discussed

This position is critical to the success of Stryde Research. You will help expand our referral network, strengthen provider relationships, and build trust within the community—ensuring more people learn about and benefit from the services we provide.