Community Engagement Specialist, Department of Neurology - School of Medicine

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, build, and maintain relationships within communities currently underrepresented in Alzheimer's clinical research in the Washington, DC, area.
• Meet remotely and in person with key community stakeholders and community members to assess needs and learn how MDP can best educate and support all communities for clinical research participation.
• Develop programs and informational materials tailored to various communities, and coordinate and participate in community events, meetings, and workshops.
• Organize recruitment efforts independently and simultaneously in many different communities.
• Serve as the primary contact and liaison between the community and GU's MDP, and between GU's MDP and the ACTC Recruitment and Retention (RER) Unit.
• Attend weekly, monthly, and annual meetings with the ACTC RER Unit and participate in ACTC initiatives to share best practices around recruitment and retention.
• Adhere to measurable metrics to evaluate and report on progress and support ongoing improvements to recruitment and retention efforts among underrepresented communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's preferred and 3-5 years of experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and networking skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and self-direction with strong management, community engagement, and outreach skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate successful track records using analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional communication abilities.
• Working knowledge of clinical research options at the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program and compliance policies.
• Solid writing skills including grammar, punctuation, composition, and spelling.
• Computer proficiency with PC software including Windows, MS Office, internet, and email.
• Experience in clinical research and/or medicine strongly preferred.
• Spanish-speaking ability required or strongly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience in clinical research and/or medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts, and voluntary insurance options.