Community Engagement Coordinator

Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Board Franklin Cty. • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The ADAMH Board of Franklin County provides a pathway to recovery for Franklin County residents needing resources for addiction and mental health. ADAMH is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, you will coordinate and execute community outreach, engagement, public education, and event activities that support ADAMH's mission and strengthen connections with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations throughout Franklin County.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, social work, public health, behavioral health, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years’ experience in community engagement or outreach
• Two (2) years’ experience coordinating community events, public engagement initiatives, and/or outreach activities preferred
• Knowledge of community engagement, outreach, and public education practices.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual communication platforms, and data tracking tools.
• Ability to coordinate events, trainings, outreach activities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Ability to collect, organize, maintain, and report outreach and engagement data accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to build and maintain trust in relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations and represent ADAMH in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of behavioral health, recovery services, and stigma reduction initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of ADAMH’s strategic engagement approach through community outreach, event coordination, relationship building, public education activities, and engagement with community stakeholders.
• Supports implementation of public education strategies related to ongoing and special projects that promote awareness, public interest, and advocacy for behavioral health services for Franklin County residents.
• Coordinates external engagement requests and community outreach activities, including scheduling, logistics, materials, registrations, communications, follow-up, and ADAMH’s participation in meetings, presentations, fairs, festivals, and partner events.
• Maintains relationships with community stakeholders and supports ADAMH’s participation in meetings, presentations, public speaking engagements, boards, coalitions, task forces, and community initiatives to strengthen engagement and advance county-wide efforts.
• Maintains outreach materials inventory, coordinates ordering and distribution, and ensures availability of promotional resources for events, outreach activities, and organizational engagement efforts.
• Collects, enters, maintains, and prepares outreach and engagement data for reporting and analysis.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of trainings and educational opportunities related to behavioral health in collaboration with internal staff and external partners.
• Responds to public inquiries and connects individuals with appropriate information, resources, and services.
• Assists with data collection, surveys, evaluation activities, and research projects as assigned.
• Attends training and seminars as directed.
• Some travel may be required to support meetings, trainings, outreach activities, and community events.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance including meetings and events outside of traditional business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Robust health benefits for all full-time employees, including comprehensive behavioral health support and coverage.
• Life insurance coverage for all full-time employees.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays every year.
• A 19% employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.
• Generous wellness benefits and incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level