Community Outreach and Recruiting Coordinator - SGS

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

• Develop and implement community outreach plan
• Identify and build relationships with different organizations within the community where we can promote our studies
• Research and plan events within the community that will allow for face-to-face study promotion to obtain new study participants
• Identify marketing assets needed for community outreach plan and work with marketing team to develop assets
• Develops and implements marketing content (copy, video/images, flyers, etc.) for general advertising and studies that align to target specific demographics needed by recruiting
• Orders promotional items and other marketing materials
• Support development and posting of various social media content in line with the strategy and / or actions identified in team meetings in support of all US C&H sites
• Increase size of database for identified populations
• Establish a “Business Ambassador” program for businesses that can refer panelists to our US sites for participation in studies: Actively build relationships with local businesses to become Business Ambassadors providing the needed training and support
• Establish a recruiting process to attract potential panelists from local markets, which includes direct communication with potential panelists to educate them and collect information so they can be entered into our database and contacted when needed
• Directly support recruiting efforts for the US sites as needed. This includes but is not limited to: 1, Conducting surveys to the panelist database to identify potential subjects meeting the criteria needed 2. Collecting data as needed and contacting potential subjects for additional information or scheduling as needed
• Manages advertising spending in compliance with advertising budgets and marketing tracking spreadsheets

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers
• May provide daily analysis and priorities / direction to recruiters 

JOB COMPLEXITY

• Creating unique and engaging content for digital and print marketing, content marketing, video, and social media marketing
• Working under considerable pressure at times with the ability to multi-task and deal with multiple demands
• Attention to detail is critical

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

• Decisions will impact the SGS Cosmetics & Hygiene profile in the US market and will support corporate goals for SGS Cosmetics & Hygiene
• Managing multiple projects from concept to completion, on time and on budget

ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING

• Ability to apply a creative approach to produce clear, compelling, motivating communications that achieve desired outcomes
• Managing the campaigns budget and strategy.
• Excellent judgment in determining the appropriateness and content of messages

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent - Preferred
• Previous community outreach experience and/or executing marketing campaigns specifically social media campaigns (2+ years) Required
• Previous experience working in a clinical trial setting Preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Language Skills - Advanced - Required
• Mathmatical Skills - Basic - Required
• Reasoning Skills/Abilties - Intermediate - Required
• Computer Skills - Advanced - Required

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

•  Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.

•  Cultural awareness; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse populations

•  Proactive and detail oriented

•  Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

•  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

•  Excellent interpersonal and problems solving skills

•  Advanced presentation skills

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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