Community Engagement Coordinator

Alcohol, Drug & Mental Health Board Franklin Cty; Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

11 paid holidays

OPERS pension contribution

Wellness benefits

Job summary

The ADAMH Board of Franklin County is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to lead outreach, education, and event activities that connect residents with behavioral health resources. You will coordinate community partnerships, plan trainings, and promote awareness of services throughout Franklin County.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in community engagement or outreach, plus strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience in community engagement or outreach required.
• Experience coordinating community events, public engagement initiatives, and outreach activities preferred.
• Knowledge of community engagement, outreach, and public education practices preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual communication platforms, and data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of ADAMH’s community engagement approach through outreach, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Supports public education strategies promoting awareness and advocacy for behavioral health services.
• Coordinates external engagement requests, scheduling, logistics, materials, registrations, and meetings.
• Maintains relationships with community stakeholders and supports participation in boards, coalitions, and events.
• Manages outreach materials inventory and ensures availability of promotional resources for events and activities.
• Collects and maintains outreach data for reporting and analysis.
• Supports trainings related to behavioral health in collaboration with internal staff and partners.
• Assists with surveys, evaluations, and research projects as assigned.

Skills

Organization and coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Data tracking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual communication platforms

Data tracking tools

Job description

Where Better Begins.

The ADAMH Board of Franklin County provides a pathway to recovery for Franklin County residents needing resources for addiction and mental health. We need you to join our team and help support the work that brings Help, Healing, Health and Hope to our community!

ADAMH is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, you will coordinate and execute community outreach, engagement, public education, and event activities that support ADAMH’s mission and strengthen connections with community members, stakeholders, and partner organizations throughout Franklin County.

What we offer:

• Robust health benefits for all full-time employees, including comprehensive behavioral health support and coverage.
• Life insurance coverage for all full-time employees.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays every year.
• A 19% employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.
• Generous wellness benefits and incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare plans.
• See more information on our competitive benefits programs at https://bewell.franklincountyohio.gov/

What you’ll do:

• Supports implementation of ADAMH’s strategic engagement approach through community outreach, event coordination, relationship building, public education activities, and engagement with community stakeholders.
• Supports implementation of public education strategies related to ongoing and special projects that promote awareness, public interest, and advocacy for behavioral health services for Franklin County residents.
• Coordinates external engagement requests and community outreach activities, including scheduling, logistics, materials, registrations, communications, follow-up, and ADAMH’s participation in meetings, presentations, fairs, festivals, and partner events.
• Maintains relationships with community stakeholders and supports ADAMH’s participation in meetings, presentations, public speaking engagements, boards, coalitions, task forces, and community initiatives to strengthen engagement and advance county‑wide efforts.
• Maintains outreach materials inventory, coordinates ordering and distribution, and ensures availability of promotional resources for events, outreach activities, and organizational engagement efforts.
• Collects, enters, maintains, and prepares outreach and engagement data for reporting and analysis.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of trainings and educational opportunities related to behavioral health in collaboration with internal staff and external partners.
• Responds to public inquiries and connects individuals with appropriate information, resources, and services.
• Assists with data collection, surveys, evaluation activities, and research projects as assigned.
• Attends training and seminars as directed.
• Some travel may be required to support meetings, trainings, outreach activities, and community events.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance including meetings and events outside of traditional business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, social work, public health, behavioral health, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in community engagement or outreach
• Two (2) years’ experience coordinating community events, public engagement initiatives, and/or outreach activities preferred
• Skills: Knowledge of community engagement, outreach, and public education practices.
• Knowledge of behavioral health, recovery services, and stigma reduction initiatives preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and members of the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, virtual communication platforms, and data tracking tools.
• Ability to coordinate events, trainings, outreach activities, and community engagement initiatives.
• Ability to collect, organize, maintain, and report outreach and engagement data accurately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to build and maintain trust in relationships with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse populations and represent ADAMH in a professional manner.