Community Engagement Research Assistant

DLH Corporation

Community Engagement Research Assistant at DLH, supporting the ACTG clinical trials network focused on HIV. Responsibilities include managing project communications and community engagement initiatives.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $58,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain the project website and portals to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information.
Upload final and draft protocols, accrual reports, announcements, communications, other documents, and videos to the project website.
Monitor the ACTG User Support Help Desk.
Provide peer review and word processing support to project staff.
Monitor project communications mailbox and distribute messages.
Schedule and send meeting invitations for community calls and in-person meetings.
Collaborate with the Community Coordinator on surveys and polls.
Attend and support community meetings as needed.
Monitor the ACTG Community Support mailbox and assist with responses and resolutions.
Draft and distribute community communications.
Oversee preparation of the quarterly community newsletter.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Communications, Social Sciences, Information Management, or a related field.
Associate degree plus 3 years of relevant professional experience; OR High school diploma/GED plus 6 years of progressively responsible experience.
Minimum 1 year of professional experience supporting clinical research, public health programs, healthcare operations, academic research, community-based research, patient advocacy initiatives, or federally funded programs.
Experience drafting, editing, and proofreading professional communications.
Experience managing databases, websites, document repositories, or information management systems.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Supplemental life insurance with AD&D
Short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Parental leave
Legal services
401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
Access to e-learning suite for career development

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Hard Skills & Tools

draftingeditingproofreadingdatabase managementwebsite managementinformation managementdocument repository managementcommunity communicationsproject supportpeer review

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcollaborationcommunicationtime managementproblem-solvingsupportiveadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsinitiative