Education and Outreach Specialist

Easterseals PORT Health•New Bern, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals PORT Health is a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the Eastern Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education. The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the eastern Trillium counties in 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 Columbus, Bladen, or Robeson County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following counties: Craven, Jones, Carteret, Duplin, Sampson, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland.

Requirements

Staff Must reside in Columbus, Bladen, or Robeson County.
Must be available to work fluctuating schedules (changes weekly) that include evenings, mornings, and weekends.
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

Community based experience is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

Serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the eastern Trillium counties in North Carolina.
Provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Travel to multiple counties each week.