UTS - Temporary Community Engagement Specialist at NC State

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

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Posting Number PG194134TM
Position Number 48EC126
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Essential Job Duties:
We are seeking to hire a community engagement specialist. As an integral member of the research team, the community engagement specialist will perform a variety of duties in support of health research studies including identifying and engaging community organizations, onboarding and managing study ambassadors, recruiting study participants, administering informed consent, coordinating sample collection and submission, and collecting, documenting, and managing data and information, including documenting best practices.
Specific duties will include but are not limited to:
  • Identify and engage community organizations (e.g. nonprofits, faith communities, healthcare organizations, educational institutions) in Pamlico, Vance, and contiguous counties of NC
  • Work with these organizations to increase awareness of scientific research and to recruit study ambassadors and participants
  • Participate in recruitment activities including putting up flyers in the community/clinic, attending community events/ services/meetings, and/or using other established methods of communication in the community
  • Recruit participants for a research study and organize sample collection events at community locations
  • Administer informed consent including describing study procedures as well as risks and benefits of participation to study participants
  • 6. Collect data and samples related to the study and work with the Project Manager to ensure all activities are completed
  • Maintain electronic and paper project files; this includes the use of Google Suite, Redcap, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and other computer applications
  • Assist field staff and project manager with collecting, tracking, organizing, and transporting data and samples.
  • May perform other duties incidental to research activities as assigned


    • The individual in this position may focus only on a subset of these responsibilities depending on staffing needs and the number of hours worked.
    Is Time Limited Yes
    If Yes, Appointment Length

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    Classification Title Temporary-Clerical
    Working Title UTS - Temporary Community Engagement Specialist at NC State

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