SCD Community Engagement & Programs Specialist

American Society of Hematology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Society of Hematology (ASH) seeks a SCD Community Engagement & Administration Specialist to support ASH RC’s Sickle Cell Disease Community Engagement Program and provide administrative coordination for ASH RC staff. The role focuses on meaningful engagement with people living with SCD, families, CABs, and clinical research sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, developing outreach materials, tracking milestones, and maintaining stakeholder records in Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience supporting community engagement initiatives, patient advocacy programs, or advisory groups is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and advancement of the SCD Community Engagement Program in line with ASH RC priorities.
• Coordinate program areas and projects from planning through completion, tracking timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain workflows, templates, and trackers to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate logistics for CAB meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up items.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Cultural humility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

American Society of Hematology (ASH) seeks a SCD Community Engagement & Administration Specialist to support ASH RC’s Sickle Cell Disease Community Engagement Program and provide administrative coordination for ASH RC staff. The role focuses on meaningful engagement with people living with SCD, families, CABs, and clinical research sites.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, developing outreach materials, tracking milestones, and maintaining stakeholder records in Salesforce.