Community Outreach Specialist (Neurology)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. The Department of Neurology is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist for the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (JHADRC) who will assist with community outreach and recruitment efforts for research programs on aging, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The position involves a wide range of activities that are instrumental in supporting the recruitment and retention of diverse participants, increasing community awareness on topics related to memory loss, including the importance of ADRD research, and expanding the visibility of the JHADRC in the local community. Responsibilities Assist with the recruitment of diverse research participants for studies affiliated with the JHADRC. Become knowledgeable about general issues related to aging and dementia, and the different types of research. Give talks about brain health and memory loss in the community (e.g., senior centers, faith-based communities) and host resource tables at community events. Effectively represent JHADRC-affiliated research studies to community partners and members of the community. Complete screenings of potential research participants and subsequent follow‑up. Refer participants to appropriate study coordinators and track status of referrals using an in‑house database. Oversee the JHADRC’s College Volunteer program, coordinate logistics, implement student trainings, facilitate volunteer outreach activities, and collect program feedback. Assist with planning and executing new and existing outreach and education programs. These include programs sponsored by the JHADRC’s Memory and Aging Community Advisory Board (MACAB) and other partner organizations, including event planning, drafting advertising materials, assisting with day‑of‑event logistics, and program evaluation. Participate in activities that are important for participant retention, such as meeting participants at their first JHADRC study visit, assisting in organizing annual retention events, drafting newsletter content, and sending targeted mailings. Attend team meetings and assist with other activities as needed, such as maintaining a library of educational brochures on healthy aging and ADRD, developing outreach content for community audiences, etc. Responsibilities involve travel in the Greater Baltimore area, including travel to community events. A flexible daily schedule and weekend work will sometimes be necessary. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Two years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high‑school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Classified Title: Community Outreach Specialist Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Location: Hybrid/Johns Hopkins Bayview Department name: SOM Neuro Cognitive Neurology Personnel area: School of Medicine Equal Opportunity Employer EEO is the Law #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.