Outreach Specialist

Outreach Specialist

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.

• 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

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

School of Education / Kinesiology

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.

One year of experience working with LGBTQ communities

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

Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, or a related field preferred

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.

Upload a copy of:

Current Resume/CV

Cover Letter addressing how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above

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.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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