Education and Outreach Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health • Lumberton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina. The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours. This is a community-based position and candidates must reside in Robeson County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties. Applicant must reside in Robeson County.

Requirements

• Must reside in Robeson County.
• Working relationships with community referrals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Great attention to detail.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina.
• Provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Travel to the following Trillium counties: Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties.

Benefits

• PTO to recharge and relax.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED