Education and Outreach Specialist

Easterseals PORT • Wilmington, NC

2d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is grounded in empowering individuals and building stronger communities. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our multidisciplinary One Community team in the Southern Region of the Trillium service area. This role is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by increasing access to care, improving health literacy, and promoting wellness through community education and engagement. As part of a collaborative, community-focused initiative, you’ll help connect individuals to vital resources while advancing our shared goal of helping people reach their full potential. Your Role in Our Mission 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 New Hanover County . You must be willing to travel within all regional counties (including Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
• candidates must reside in New Hanover County
• You must be willing to travel within all regional counties (including Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland
• working relationships with community referrals
• the ability to manage multiple projects
• have great attention to detail

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