Education and Outreach Specialist

Easterseals PORT • Leland, NC

6d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

For BRUNSWICK COUNTY residents ONLY Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? 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 Southern 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 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick County Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
• This position has a fluctuating work schedule. You must be able to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Must reside in Brunswick County
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
• Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Loan Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

What This Job Offers

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