Community Outreach Specialist

Tomah Health•Tomah, WI

About The Position

The Community Outreach Specialist coordinates the planning, development, and delivery of health and wellness education programs and materials for Community Outreach. The role promotes Occupational Health services directly to employers in Tomah-area business and industry and works with those organizations to meet their needs. The position is part-time, with benefits, and is scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period. Work is primarily Monday through Friday during daytime hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.; flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or other times as required by the department and community is necessary.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Public Health or Community Health Education, Occupational Health, communications, marketing, hospitality, or a related field.
Instructor certifications for CPR/AED and First Aid, and Safe Sitter Class certification, required on hire or to be completed within six months of hire.
Demonstrated experience developing digital communication and marketing campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate target audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solid knowledge of basic design software for creating event flyers, mailers, and communications.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface positively with customers and employees.
Ability to work under stress and demonstrate emotional maturity, stability, flexibility, responsibility, integrity, and sound judgment.
Ability to comprehend and analyze details.
Normal vision and hearing for telephone/customer service and computer work.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and prolonged typing while seated.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to understand and accept possible exposure to infectious or communicable diseases, noise, blood and bloodborne diseases, chemicals or fumes, odors, gases, and dusts.
Ability to function effectively under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Community Health Education, Occupational Health, communications, marketing, hospitality, or a related field.
Event planning or organizing experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute Community Outreach programs, including presentations, display boards, and handouts.
Conduct training such as First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen, and babysitting classes.
Identify and build relationships with Tomah-area businesses and industry contacts.
Maintain partnerships with community businesses to meet their Occupational Health needs.
Plan and deliver onsite education, screenings, and wellness activities in coordination with partner organizations.
Develop, market, and coordinate employer-focused Occupational Health and wellness services.
Create newsletters, brochures, and other materials for presentations and events using appropriate programs.
Assist with community needs assessments, community projects, and special events for the department, hospital, and community.
Assist with health screenings as needed.
Communicate issues, concerns, needs, and progress to the Marketing Director in a timely and appropriate manner.
Participate in and help prepare special events, including National Night Out, Senior Aging Expo, Women's and Men's Health Nights, and other health fairs.
Work outside regular business hours when necessary to meet department and community needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comply with and uphold Tomah Health's Standards of Behavior.