Human Research Technologist (Community Engagement)
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. The Human Research Technologist will utilize organizational, multi-tasking, and attention to detail skills to complete the responsibilities of this position; work will be done both independently and collaboratively.
Requirements
- 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.
- Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- Being bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
