Job Title: Study Recruiter
PVN ID: HC-1807-002610
Category: Research
Location: HUNTER COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

 

CHEST is looking for individuals who are interested in an opportunity to be involved in a vital part of HIV research; Recruitment.

As a CHEST study recruiter, you will approach and interact with diverse communities in an effort to recruit participants into our research studies.

As a CHEST employee, you will also have the opportunity to partake in trainings and in-services, as well as foster working relationships with professionals in the fields of mental health, public health, psychology, and social work.

This is a part-time position. Additional hours may be required during shifts at local service and activist organizations in the NYC area.

Requirements:

  • Serious applicants who can commit to a minimum of 6-12 months should apply.
  • Applicants must be 21 years or older.
  • Applicants must have a cell phone.
  • Applicants must have regular internet access.

Other Duties

Qualifications

  • Applicants should be available to work late night shifts between Thursday and Sunday in the field.
  • Applicants should be outgoing, friendly and comfortable with speaking to people about sensitive and personal subjects in bars, clubs, and other night time venues.
  • Applicants should have excellent written and oral language skills in English.
  • Applicants should demonstrate commitment to working within an interdisciplinary, creative team.
  • Applicants should demonstrate commitment to working toward HIV prevention and care within LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities.
  • Applicants should have Culturally-competent knowledge about the needs and barriers for the LGBTQ community in New York City, though we provide training on these issues regardless of familiarity.
  • Applicants should be detail-oriented with a proficiency in using computer programs.

Qualifications that will greatly contribute to candidacy, but are not required:

  • Experience working with the transgender and racial minority communities
  • Ability to communicate with Spanish speaking communities

CHEST is an equal opportunity employer. Transgender, gender non-conforming people, people of color and individuals with experience within diverse LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities are encouraged to apply.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Status
Part Time
Pay Range
$15.00-$22.50
Hour(s) a week
3.00-20.00
Closing Date
Jan 31, 2019 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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