Georgetown University Medical Center seeks to improve human health by enhancing its basic science and translational biomedical research capacity, and is looking for an outreach coordinator to support Huntington's Disease (HD) patients and families.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms
Responsibilities
- Nurture new and old relationships with collaborative partners in the community and with fellow Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence sites.
- Identify gaps in care via a needs assessment research and collaborate with HDSA Center Director and interdisciplinary team to address with appropriate community outreach.
- Organization and implementation of special events, educational symposiums and professionally-led support groups (both virtually and in-person).
- Collaborate with HDSA Center Social Worker to identify HD patient and family community needs and implement evidence-based interventions.
- Plays a role in the coordination of the Center’s clinical research with recruitment and retention of participants in Clinical Trials, helping further the Research Mission of GUMC.
Other
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or social work
- Preferred experience of 3-5 years within non-profit fundraising or community outreach
- Outstanding written and communication presentation skills
- Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
