Outreach Specialist

Action For Children • Columbus, OH

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Specialist establishes and maintains community relationships that support Action for Children’s Central Intake program, which serves as the point of entry for Help Me Grow and other home visiting programs sponsored by the Ohio Departments of Health and Developmental Disabilities. The position implements activities to recruit, engage, and retain program participants, either directly or through referral sources.

The role involves coordinating community outreach and events, delivering presentations, strengthening referral partnerships, developing promotional materials, and maintaining records and reports. The specialist works collaboratively with the Central Intake team and may work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Ability to interact effectively with families from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to present to service professionals and community groups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain timely, accurate records for program reporting.
• Proficiency with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, with access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Three years of experience working with economically challenged families.
• Experience with Early Track, Adobe Acrobat Pro, FileMaker Pro, and email marketing software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and staff community events, including workshops, fairs, and presentations, in collaboration with team members.
• Deliver presentations to physicians, medical professionals, legislators, parents, and community partners to raise awareness and generate referrals.
• Organize and lead monthly meetings with referral sources to strengthen partnerships and increase Help Me Grow referrals.
• Develop promotional materials, including fliers, newsletters, and website and social media content, in partnership with the Central Intake team.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of the outreach plan.
• Maintain records of outreach activities and prepare reports, including the annual report to the Ohio Department of Health.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Vacation days, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in-office workdays.
• Employer retirement match up to 1%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time