Outreach Specialist

Academic Staff, Terminal (Fixed Term) position in the Schrage Lab, UW Department of Kinesiology.

About the role

The Schrage Lab 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 community-facing role involves building relationships with clinics, community organizations, and LGBTQ+ spaces to raise awareness of the study and connect eligible individuals with study staff.

Responsibilities

• Represent the research group at community events, health fairs, LGBTQ+ 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
• Develop and evaluate outreach program content and materials
• Identify, promote, and maintain external partnerships to support the outreach program
• Lead implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and volunteers
• Schedule and secure resources and communicate logistics in support of outreach programs
• Deliver outreach program content and materials to community members

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with LGBTQ communities (required)
• 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)

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Competitively priced health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts
• Participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund