Outreach Specialist

Job Title:                    Outreach Specialist-Part-time

 Salary:                       $22.23/hr

SUMMARY

The Outreach Specialist will work directly with vulnerable and underserved communities, identifying their needs and assisting their efforts at self-organization, challenge, and education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Organize, participate in, and promote events as directed by your supervisor or manager, including but not limited to assisting in promoting grant goals and objectives.

Develop and maintain rapport with stores, owners, and employees.

Support ongoing community programs with logistical and material coordination.

Assist with the development of radio scripts as directed.

Participate in on-air radio programming as directed.

Recognize emerging issues and leaders in the community organizations, topics of interest that enable collaboration with NCEC/KDNA.

Stay abreast of local, state, and national events specific to store news; changes in ownership, staff turnover, and economic changes that affect store income.

Promote the organization and its services to the community.

Effectively work with the team and help each other with tasks.

Working with the program coordinators and outreach staff by assisting in prioritizing outreach materials and key events.

Develops outreach content and materials as directed.

Provide outreach within the community and be available for flexible hours.

Maintaining a strong and effective company voice through outreach.

Keep all client information confidential, and avoid using personal phone for communication.

Provide outreach within the community based on grant expectations and be available for flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Interpret and translate as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Must be punctual and have strong attendance in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfy each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to read and write in English and Spanish.
• Must avoid personal conversations with clients.
• Must be able to establish and maintain excellent community relations.
• Lived experience in the communities we serve.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• This work will consist of facilitating various one-hour training sessions for no more than 20 stores and up to 80 training sessions.
• Able to follow protocols as established.
• Proficient in office 365, excel, word, and outlook.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree required. Experience in outreach preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be fully bilingual/fluent in English and Spanish

EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Must be able to operate Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint Must have a valid driver's license

Must have car insurance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.