Community Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Educational Data Systems (EDSI); Reading (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems (EDSI) seeks a Community Outreach Specialist in Reading, IL to advance partnerships and raise awareness of workforce services within Berks County. This role emphasizes relationship building with community organizations, employers, and educational partners to expand access to PA CareerLink® resources.

The position requires strong communication, presentation skills, and the ability to travel for events such as job fairs and community gatherings.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations, educational institutions, municipal partners, employers, and other stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and collaboration.
• Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings with organizational representatives to discuss collaboration and promote PA CareerLink® services.
• Represent PA CareerLink® Berks County at community events, job fairs, resource fairs, chamber events, etc., to increase visibility and awareness of services.
• Engage directly with job seekers and employers to provide information on PA CareerLink® services, training opportunities, and next steps for accessing services.
• Track outreach activities, contacts, referrals, event participation, and outcomes; maintain required documentation; and submit timely reports to the Community Outreach Coordinator.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Educational Data Systems (EDSI) seeks a Community Outreach Specialist in Reading, IL to advance partnerships and raise awareness of workforce services within Berks County. This role emphasizes relationship building with community organizations, employers, and educational partners to expand access to PA CareerLink® resources.

The position requires strong communication, presentation skills, and the ability to travel for events such as job fairs and community gatherings.