Community Outreach Coordinator

Horizon Career • Getzville, NY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach Coordinator cultivates relationships and serves as a liaison with community organizations, schools, and groups throughout the WNY region, sharing training materials, resources, and referral information. The coordinator becomes certified in evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health awareness training, facilitates training and follow-up activities, and supports community engagement and partnership development.

The role includes arranging outreach and training logistics, scheduling, collecting training documentation, reporting, and following up to address inquiries and needs. It also collects, analyzes, and reports program performance and outcome data; coordinates distribution of community resources, educational materials, and training announcements; represents the program at community events, coalitions, and outreach initiatives; and performs administrative and related duties.

This full-time, grant-funded position is located at 55 Dodge Rd, Getzville, NY, and requires frequent local travel. Hours must be flexible as needed, with some evenings and weekends required for pre-planned community events. The pay range is $20.00–$22.00; starting pay may be affected by experience and education, and compensation is evaluated annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, education, or a related field.
• Strong commitment to mental health awareness, prevention, and community well-being.
• Professionalism and credibility demonstrated through interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work independently while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in email communication, MS Office, social media, and/or other data management platforms.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and logistics simultaneously.
• Skills in data collection, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Professional, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach.
• Discretion and commitment to maintaining confidential information.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Frequent local travel is required.
• Flexibility to adjust hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends for pre-planned community events.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years’ experience working in behavioral health or a related field.
• Strong public speaking skills and experience facilitating trainings or educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships and serve as a liaison with community organizations, schools, and groups regarding training materials, resources, and referral information throughout the WNY region.
• Become certified in evidence-based suicide prevention and mental health awareness training, and facilitate training and follow-up activities.
• Provide training outreach, schedule activities, collect training documentation, coordinate event logistics, report, and follow up to ensure inquiries, needs, and resources are addressed.
• Collect, analyze, and report program performance and outcome data.
• Coordinate distribution of community resources, educational materials, and training announcements.
• Represent the program at community events, coalitions, and outreach initiatives.
• Support partnership development and community engagement activities.
• Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, and other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
• Monthly student loan assistance; after one year, employees will have received an extra $600 toward student loans.
• Employees and their families, including spouses and children up to age 30, are eligible for a 10% tuition discount through Capella University.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Team-based and supportive work environment.
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, including frequent trainings, ongoing conversations, and affinity groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time