Community Outreach & Partnerships Specialist

Louisiana Empowerment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Empowerment in Houston seeks an energetic Outreach Coordinator to strengthen its presence across Houston and nearby communities. You will develop relationships with schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies and attend events to connect individuals with behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, professional, and capable of identifying new outreach opportunities independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, social services, behavioral health, business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in community outreach, marketing, behavioral health, healthcare, social services, community engagement, admissions, or referral development preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable initiating conversations and developing new professional relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and able to manage multiple events, contacts, and follow-up responsibilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while remaining accountable for outreach goals.
• Comfortable using email, online calendars, spreadsheets, and other basic business technology.
• Must be dependable and able to represent the organization professionally in community settings.
• Knowledge of the Houston area and surrounding communities is strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel locally to community events and outreach locations are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, referral sources, and other community partners.
• Identify new opportunities to increase awareness of Empowerment Services and the behavioral health services we provide.
• Attend community events, health fairs, resource fairs, school events, festivals, networking events, and other outreach activities on behalf of the company.
• Research and identify upcoming community events and partnership opportunities throughout Houston and surrounding areas.
• Contact event coordinators to inquire about vendor, exhibitor, sponsorship, community partner, and resource-table opportunities.
• Educate community members and referral partners about Empowerment Services and available services.
• Distribute approved marketing materials and community resource information.
• Build relationships with potential referral sources and maintain consistent follow-up.
• Generate appropriate referrals through community outreach, networking, and relationship building.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach contacts, events, referrals, follow-up activities and community partnerships.
• Maintain and update scheduled outreach events and commitments in the company's designated calendar or tracking system.
• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding outreach activities, upcoming opportunities, referrals, challenges, and results.
• Assist with planning and coordinating company outreach events and community initiatives.
• Represent Empowerment Services professionally and positively within the community.
• Work collaboratively with intake, clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to support successful connections between referrals and services.
• Follow company policies regarding confidentiality, HIPAA, professional conduct, and appropriate communication of behavioral health information.
• Perform other outreach and community-engagement duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Event coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Email

Calendar software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Louisiana Empowerment in Houston seeks an energetic Outreach Coordinator to strengthen its presence across Houston and nearby communities. You will develop relationships with schools, healthcare providers, and social service agencies and attend events to connect individuals with behavioral health services.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, professional, and capable of identifying new outreach opportunities independently.