Outreach Specialist

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Job Category Academic Staff

Employment Type

Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile Outreach Specialist

Job Summary The Schrage Lab in the UW Department of Kinesiology is seeking a part-time Community Recruitment Specialist to support participant recruitment for an ongoing research study involving transgender and gender-diverse individuals undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy. This role is community-facing and will involve building relationships with clinics, community organizations, and LGBTQ+ community spaces to raise awareness of the study and connect eligible individuals with study staff.

The ideal 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
Contact Information William Schrage
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