Outreach Specialist

Action For Children • Columbus, OH

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Action for Children is looking for a creative, energetic individual to work as a Outreach Specialist. In this role you will establish and maintain working relationships in the community that support Action for Children’s Central Intake program for entry into Help Me Grow and other home visiting programs. You will implement activities to recruit, engage and retain program participants, either directly or through referral sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Social Services, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience in community outreach, family engagement, or administrative support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with database systems and event coordination is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance with access transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Participate in community engagement activities, including family events (fairs, workshops, and presentations), ensuring proper setup, staffing, and distribution of outreach materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, community partners, and families to promote programs like Help Me Grow and other family support services.
• Conducting presentations to target audiences including physicians, medical professionals, legislators, parents, and community partners to spread awareness, generate referrals, and cultivate relationships
• Respond to inquiries from parents, families, and community partners, providing timely follow-up and information about resources and events.
• Maintain outreach materials, track and input event and referral data, and prepare reports to support program evaluation and reporting requirements.
• Represent Action for Children at community events, meetings, and presentations to increase awareness and engagement.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours needed to support community events

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with our health, dental, and vision insurance plans starting within 30 days of hire
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample vacation days, personal days, and holidays
• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a mix of remote and in-office workdays
• Retirement Savings Plan: We match your contributions (up to 1%) to help you build a secure financial future
• Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level