Outreach Specialist - with Growth Opportunities

We are on the lookout for a motivated Outreach Specialist to join our productive team at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Outreach Specialist is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in leadership, presentation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Outreach Specialist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today!

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Seattle Vaccine Trials Unit (VTU), led by Dr. Julie McElrath, director of Fred Hutch division of  Vaccine and Infectious Disease implements an array of studies researching HIV and other infectious diseases. The VTU collaborates with study sponsors, conducting phase I and II clinical trials designed to test the safety and efficacy of preventive HIV vaccines.

 

Located on Seattle’s First Hill, the VTU is responsible for the recruitment, selection and enrollment of local volunteers. Since opening in 1987, the Seattle VTU has worked with local community members who are interested in participating in research and has provided education to the local community. We work with many academic and community based organizations such as African American Reach and Teach Ministries, Entre Hermanos, Gay City, Gender Justice League, POCAAN, Lifelong, UTOPIA, UW school of Global Health..

 

Together with the help of our volunteers, we hope to end the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The Seattle HIV Vaccine Trials Unit is seeking a committed, outgoing person to join our community outreach team. 

 

The Outreach Specialist's primary responsibilities will be to recruit participants for our groundbreaking preventive HIV vaccine studies at the VTU. Recruitment will occur in local venues that may include street locations, community events, community-based organizations, as well as bars and clubs. Recruitment efforts will focus healthy adults, 18-50 years old with an emphasis on diverse populations according to the demands of the current studies. Work will include communication via text, email and Teams as well as some administrative tasks.

 

This is a temporary, part-time, hourly position. Availability for team meetings and a flexible schedule will include weekday, nights and weekends on a “as needed” basis. Anticipated hours are roughly 10 hrs/week.

Minimum qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must live in the general Seattle area or close proximity.
• Ability to get to various locations within the Seattle area.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to transgender, non-conforming, non-binary people as well as youth, racial, ethnic, cultural, and sexual diversity is essential
• Candidates for the position must be willing to learn a variety of skills related to recruiting for clinical trials for healthy adults

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience recruiting for clinical trials
• Familiarity with LGBTQ+ community venues strongly preferred or experience working with men who have sex with men (MSM) and/or transgender communities
• Customer service or experience working with the public

Application instructions: a cover letter outlining experience and career goals is required to be considered for this position.

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement, with exceptions only for approved medical or religious accommodations. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees must, prior to their first day of employment:
Provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ; OR
Initiate the accommodations process to request a religious or medical accommodation (medical accommodations require a healthcare provider’s certification).

 

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $19.19 to $25.95 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

 

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).   

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at View email address on careers-fhcrc.icims.com or by calling Show phone number.

Benefits of working as a Outreach Specialist in Seattle, WA:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary