Communications and Outreach Specialist

ADM Board•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager of Communications, this role assists with community engagement, volunteer recruitment, social media content, and event support to build ADM Board and system of care visibility in the community, while ensuring a lens toward health equity. The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of effective communications and engagement strategies, public and community relations; event planning and execution.
Ability to maintain and promote good public relations; develop and maintain effective working relationships; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; originate correspondence; maintain confidentiality of nonpublic or sensitive information; work independently demonstrating initiative; exhibit flexibility; coordinate multiple activities and tasks; meet deadlines; maintain accurate and complete work records.
Skill in verbal and written communication; editing and proofreading; use of Office Suite; social media and other web-based applications; planning, scheduling and organizing events; general typing; operating standard office equipment.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 pounds when moving files, boxes, equipment and other items.
Must be able to hear, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or Related Field and three to five years of community outreach/engagement experience; or Associate’s Degree and 5-7 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

Assists with planning, organizing, and promoting special events, such as community-based resource events, by recruiting and training volunteers, and supporting agency staff to ensure positive agency publicity.
Supports ADM Board speaker’s bureaus, including scheduling, tracking, and providing resources for speakers’ use.
Represents the ADM Board on committees, special projects, and at events as needed.
Assists in the promotion of ADM Board-sponsored events, including trainings, through marketing and promotion.
Supports ADM Board’s public recognition and resource distribution through attending and participating in events with community partners, including implementation, staffing of community events, preparing event kits, and event logistics.
Researches, produces, schedules, analyzes, and monitors content on ADM Board websites and social media platforms including but not limited to Meta, Canva Tools, and other tracking software.
Creates and maintains annual lists and calendar of relevant observances and awareness campaigns for agency-wide use, and works with county partners to encourage participation across county offices in support of awareness campaigns.
Supports the development of new partnerships and outreach opportunities that align with the ADM Board’s priorities and global ends.
Oversees requests for materials, information, and other inquiries from constituents and partners, including ADM social media platforms and websites, as appropriate.
Collaborates with other staff to develop internal and external communications with an emphasis on digital platforms.
Responsible for collateral educational materials for distribution, including maintaining inventory, obtaining price quotes, working with vendors, preparing the availability, placing orders, and ensuring that timely and relevant materials are available.
Serves as part of the internal communication team for the ADM Board levy campaign, including community presentations.
Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance, and works overtime as required to meet workload demands.
Must be able to adhere to flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend assignments.
Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a respectful, welcoming, and collaborative workplace culture and promotes these values throughout the community as a representative of the ADM Board.