Community Outreach Specialist (Neurology)
Core
Recruit and retain diverse participants for Alzheimer's and dementia research studies while managing community education programs and volunteer initiatives.
Role type
Community Outreach Specialist (Clinical Research)
Builds
Research participant pools and community awareness for aging and memory loss studies
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research / Neurology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Community event planning, participant screening and eligibility assessment, volunteer program coordination, public speaking, stakeholder engagement, data tracking
Preferred skills
Knowledge of aging and dementia issues, experience with senior centers or faith-based communities
Technologies
In-house database
Responsibilities
Recruit diverse research participants for JHADRC studies, conduct eligibility screenings and track referrals, give talks on brain health at community venues, oversee the College Volunteer program, plan and execute outreach events, support participant retention activities
Seniority
Entry-level, 2+ years experience