Community Outreach & Education Strategist

Tri County; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Southern Providence County, RI, seeks a full-time Community Education & Outreach Coordinator to promote healthier, safer communities. 35–40 hours/week with full-time benefits; travel within the service area and some evenings/weekends required.

You'll build partnerships, coordinate outreach and prevention initiatives, and deliver educational materials and campaigns to schools, colleges, and community partners.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a friendly, professional, dependable candidate who can work with diverse groups.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-motivated with initiative and willingness to learn.
• Creative, adaptable, and eager to develop new skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and creating presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, colleges, businesses, law enforcement, and community organizations.
• Coordinate community education, outreach activities, and substance use prevention initiatives.
• Implement engaging, evidence-based prevention programs for middle and high school students.
• Develop and deliver presentations, educational materials, and public awareness campaigns.
• Coordinate local prevention coalition meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Support opioid overdose prevention education and outreach initiatives.
• Develop creative ideas and help bring new community projects to life.
• Track program activities, maintain organized records, and complete required reports.
• Work collaboratively with an experienced prevention team while independently managing assigned projects.

Skills

People skills

Public speaking

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Creativity

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, public health, sociology, human services, or a related field

Job description

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Southern Providence County, RI, seeks a full-time Community Education & Outreach Coordinator to promote healthier, safer communities. 35–40 hours/week with full-time benefits; travel within the service area and some evenings/weekends required.

You'll build partnerships, coordinate outreach and prevention initiatives, and deliver educational materials and campaigns to schools, colleges, and community partners.