Community Relations Coordinator

Southeastern Directions for Life; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD & AD&D

403B match

EAP

Sick leave

Vacation leave

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time Community Relations Coordinator at our Summit location.

This role is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships that support the agency's mission and strategic priorities, serving as the primary liaison to community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, educational institutes, and government agencies to improve awareness of services and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, healthcare administration, marketing, social work, psychology, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in community relations, outreach, partnership development, healthcare, or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and presentation skills required.
• Must pass comprehensive background checks including fingerprinting, Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background checks, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships supporting the agency’s mission and priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, educational institutes, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Improve awareness of services, strengthen partnerships, and increase access to care.
• Support coordinated service delivery throughout the region.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/PR/BA/health admin/marketing/social work/psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time Community Relations Coordinator at our Summit location. Our mission is 'empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.' This is a full-time position with nights and weekends required as needed.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships that support the Southern Directions for Life mission and strategic priorities. This position serves as the primary liaison between the agency and community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, educational institutes, government agencies, and other stakeholders to improve awareness of services, strengthen partnerships, increase access to care, and support coordinated service delivery throughout the region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business administration, healthcare administration, marketing, social work, psychology, or a related field. 2-4 years of experience in community relations, outreach, partnership development, healthcare, or a related field preferred. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and presentation skills are required. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with these community organizations is essential. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
• Company paid LTD and AD&D
• 403B retirement with company match
• EAP
• Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

SEDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.