Bilingual Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist

Wider Circle; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wider Circle is seeking a Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist to join our Charleston, WV team and lead Connect for Life initiatives. You will organize events, engage members through in-person visits and calls, and build trust within the community to support health equity.

Remote work is not the focus here, and travel within designated areas is expected. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in community outreach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a remote

Qualifications

• 3+ years in community outreach, teaching, or facilitation preferred.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Associate's degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead Connect For Life program events, both virtual and in-person.
• Plan venues, prep, and outreach to confirm attendance.
• Proactively contact members and conduct monthly engagement activities.
• Document member interactions in Wider Circle systems promptly.
• Identify natural community leaders and invite them to be ambassadors.
• Develop personalized plans to enroll new members via calls or events.
• Coordinate with health plans and peers to connect members to services.
• Track engagement metrics and report hours and outcomes.
• Home canvassing and in-home visits to reach members.
• Travel up to 20-50 miles as needed; drive to meet members.

Skills

Team Player

Proactive

Adaptable

Experience in community outreach

Community Building

Organizational Skills

Independent Worker

Flexible Schedule

Drug-Free Commitment

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree preferred

5+ years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree

Job description

Wider Circle is seeking a Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist to join our Charleston, WV team and lead Connect for Life initiatives. You will organize events, engage members through in-person visits and calls, and build trust within the community to support health equity.

Remote work is not the focus here, and travel within designated areas is expected. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in community outreach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a remote