Regional Community Outreach Specialist – Psychiatry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee all regional SOAR Awareness, Outreach, and Engagement initiatives.

• Promote the SOAR initiative within the community and among partner sites.

• Identify and engage potential collaborators.

• Organize and participate in community events.

• Plan and prepare materials for speaking engagements of investigators.

• Support recruitment efforts, including updates to the website, social media, and advertisements.

• Collaborate with community regional engagement liaisons, partner sites, students, and volunteers.

• Act as a representative for the SOAR Initiative within the designated regional community.

• Lead organizational and community conversations regarding the project.

• Assist research personnel in involving community stakeholders and members in discussions about the project and its execution.

• Travel a minimum of 75% within the state and be available to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an organization that undertakes community-based projects is required.

• Experience in creating and executing marketing, outreach, recruitment, or promotional strategies aimed at engaging diverse community members and stakeholders is preferred.

• A Master’s degree in a field pertinent to social science research is preferred.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and outreach capabilities.

• Proven experience collaborating effectively with local community partners to engage community members and stakeholders.

• Understanding of local culture is essential.

• A valid Ohio Driver’s license is necessary.

• Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel statewide are required.

• Availability to work evenings and weekends is necessary.

• A minimum of 75% in-state travel is required.

• Successful completion of a background check is mandatory.

• A pre-employment physical, including a drug screening, may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a significant portion of costs covered by Ohio State.

• Paid time off that includes sick leave, vacation time, and 11 holidays.

• Participation in a state retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both featuring generous employer contributions.

• Opportunities for professional growth.

• Access to extensive resources.

• A collaborative team environment with ample learning opportunities.