Human Research Technologist (Community Engagement)

The Pennsylvania State University • Harrisburg, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Parents And Children Together (PACT) initiative, directed by Dr. Dawn Witherspoon with Associate Director Dr. Martha Wadsworth, invites applications for a Human Research Technologist to serve as a community engagement and outreach coordinator. The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work as part of the PACT multidisciplinary team of investigators, community members, and community organizations who collaborate to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, and families from varied backgrounds through culturally sensitive and community-engaged research. The Human Research Technologist will communicate and engage with the greater Harrisburg community by attending community outreach events, assisting and developing participant recruitment strategies, and participating in data collection activities. This position will be responsible for developing and sustaining relationships and partnerships with family, youth, and Latine-serving organizations in the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, region (and tracking these efforts) and supporting recruitment and assessment activities of PACT-affiliated projects. This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families and outreach events. Onsite office work would be done at the PACT lab in Harrisburg, with regular offsite work.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Ability to be detail-oriented and multi-task
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) for communication, recordkeeping, and data tracking.
• Must operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Being bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and engage with the greater Harrisburg community by attending community outreach events, assisting and developing participant recruitment strategies, and participating in data collection activities.
• Develop and sustain relationships and partnerships with family, youth, and Latine-serving organizations in the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, region (and tracking these efforts).
• Support recruitment and assessment activities of PACT-affiliated projects.
• Administrative duties include data collection, recruitment tracking, and meeting documentation.
• Attend team meetings and provide regular updates.
• Train and oversee volunteers and students in activities related to outreach, recruitment, and data collection.
• Attend community events to share information about PACT and describe PACT-affiliated projects.
• Maintain and track the impact of the PACT website and social media.
• Support PACT Investigators with research project protocol development and data collection occasionally.
• Support and collaborate with the PACT Assistant Director of Community Relations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree