Grassroots Wellness Outreach Leader

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is seeking an Wellness Outreach Coordinator to lead grassroots outreach and community engagement across Columbus and Franklin County. The role focuses on mobilizing thousands of attendees, building trust in neighborhoods, and connecting African American men and families to health and wellness resources.

The ideal candidate brings credibility, strong follow-through, and boots-on-the-ground outreach to venues like barbershops, churches, and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate robust outreach efforts in barbershops, beauty shops, churches, community centers, neighborhoods, local businesses, and door-to-door canvassing throughout Columbus and Franklin County.
• Serve as a visible ambassador in the community, increasing participation in Wellness events and agency initiatives.
• Develop weekly outreach plans, coordinate street team activity, organize material distribution, and ensure alignment with grant timelines and goals.
• Educate community members on available behavioral health, housing, financial wellness, preventive health, and supportive services.
• Support clear referral pathways to services, assist with participant follow-up, and strengthen continuity of care.
• Drive community turnout for key agency events through canvassing, partner mobilization, and trusted messenger engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with faith leaders, barbershop/salon owners, neighborhood associations, and local partners.
• Coordinate distribution of print and digital outreach materials, ensuring messaging is culturally relevant and on-brand.
• Track outreach locations, contacts, materials, referrals, partner engagement, and attendance for grant reporting.
• Collaborate with program leadership and internal stakeholders to strengthen program delivery and impact.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Documentation

Follow-up

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Outreach trackers

Reporting tools

Quickbase

Job description

African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is seeking an Wellness Outreach Coordinator to lead grassroots outreach and community engagement across Columbus and Franklin County. The role focuses on mobilizing thousands of attendees, building trust in neighborhoods, and connecting African American men and families to health and wellness resources.

The ideal candidate brings credibility, strong follow-through, and boots-on-the-ground outreach to venues like barbershops, churches, and community