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Outreach Coordinator, Huntington's Disease - Care, Education, and Research Center (HD-CERC - Georgetown University Medical Center
Job Overview
We are searching for a talented and professional outreach coordinator to support our Huntington's Disease (HD) patients and families at Medstar/Georgetown University Hospital HD Center of Excellence.
You will be part of our growing Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence Interdisciplinary Team, facilitating the development and implementation of educational outreach programming supporting the greater DC/Virginia/Maryland area utilizing the resources of the MedStar network.
You need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and community-driven to take on this exciting role. This opportunity requires someone with a positive attitude and readiness to be a team player. A large percent of this position can be done virtually, from home. The compensation range is $60,000-$75,000/year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Organize and implement 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.
Work Interactions
Reporting to the Program Director, the Outreach Coordinator works closely with all members of the HD Center on both research and clinical sides of the operation, and is central to the HD Center Mission of "Cura Familia." In addition to facilitating direct clinical care and support, they play a role in the coordination of the Center's clinical research with recruitment and retention of participants in Clinical Trials, helping further GUMC's research mission.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or social work
Friendly, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
Outstanding written and communication presentation skills
Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred qualification
3 to 5 years of experience within non-profit fundraising or community outreach
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