REPORTS TO:  Study Coordinator and Director of Research Administration
FLSA STATUS:  Non-exempt, full-time

The Organization:
Founded in 1974, Howard Brown Health Center provides the finest cutting-edge, comprehensive healthcare and social services to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through primary medical care, counseling, social services, education, prevention, outreach and research. With three locations in the Lakeview area, Howard Brown serves more than 36,000 people annually. Howard Brown is the leading private provider of HIV and AIDS services in the Midwest and the only LGBT health center in the region. The Brown Elephant Resale Shops benefit Howard Brown Health Center programs and services. Howard Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Summary*:
Assist in the implementation of study activities across several innovative, behavioral HIV prevention studies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities*:

• Actively recruit YMSM into HIV prevention studies.
• Maintain databases and other records of all recruitment activities.
• Secure the retention of study participants through all phases of studies.
• Assist in the administration of baseline and follow-up assessments.
• Administer HIV testing and counseling.
• Assist in the identification and development of new HIV prevention objectives.
• Coordinate and schedule routine meetings with community partners.
• Assist in the administrative follow-up of routine community meetings.
• Provide back-up and support for all project areas.
• Adhere to highest level of client and participant confidentiality.
• Complete other departmental duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
A full-time position in a vibrant, casual work environment. Consists of irregular hours, occurring primarily in afternoon and evening shifts, throughout the Chicagoland area.  Must be able to provide own transportation to sites. Occasional weekend shifts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent work experience, preferably in research-related recruitment of adolescents or other difficult-to-engage populations. Experience working with YMSM populations and excellent connections within youth-serving community preferred. Experience working within multi-organizational partnerships and basic understanding of community organizing/mobilization practices preferred. Must be able to initiate tasks, and work both collaboratively and independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high degrees of organization, interpersonal skills and professionalism required. Additional skills and experience may be required depending on the needs of the project.

Application Instructions: 
Please apply with letter of interest and resume with salary history/requirements by email to Moctezuma Garcia, at MoctezumaG@howardbrown.org.

Only those candidates with the experience, knowledge, skills and education listed above will be considered.
 
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! 
 
We will follow up by phone with those candidates whose backgrounds most closely match the criteria for the position.  We regret that due to number of resumes received, we are unable to follow up personally with you if you are not selected for an interview; we will, however, keep your resume on file and will consider you for other opportunities we are working on.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Howard Brown are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.