Outreach & Community Relations Specialist

Alongside-Aba-1; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan after 1 year of service

Professional development opportunities

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Alongside ABA in Southern California is seeking an outgoing Outreach & Community Relations Specialist to expand our professional and community network across the region. You will build relationships with physicians, schools, daycare centers, and other partners while representing the company at local events.

This full-time, hybrid role involves extensive travel (roughly 80%) across San Diego County and Inland Empire, coordinating referrals, and tracking outreach activity to support growth for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Social Services, Education, or related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience in outreach, community relations, sales, healthcare, recruiting, business development, or networking is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to communicate with physicians, educators, administrators, and other professionals.
• Strong presentation and networking skills.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and basic business technology.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Professional appearance and conduct when representing the company.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, medical offices, diagnostic professionals, and other healthcare-related organizations.
• Develop relationships with teachers, school personnel, daycare coordinators, intake coordinators, social service professionals, and other community professionals.
• Identify potential referral sources and partnership opportunities within assigned territories.
• Conduct regular in-person visits to provider offices and community organizations.
• Introduce company services and explain how the organization can support providers, families, and community partners.
• Develop a professional network of contacts throughout Southern California.
• Maintain regular communication and follow-up with existing and prospective partners.
• Represent the company at community events, networking events, professional meetings, conferences, and other outreach opportunities.
• Research local organizations and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop relationships with organizations that serve children, families, patients, and other relevant populations.
• Coordinate presentations, informational meetings, and outreach activities.
• Build awareness of the company's services within assigned communities.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and professional contacts.
• Track meetings, visits, follow-ups, referrals, and partnership opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding outreach activity and community relationships.
• Maintain an organized outreach calendar and follow-up schedule.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective communication and follow-through.
• Work toward established outreach and performance goals.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Networking

Self-motivation

Organization

Driver's license

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Email proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Projects & spreadsheets

Job description

Description

Why You'll Love this Outreach & Community Relations Specialist Job!

Alongside ABA is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention provider for individuals with developmental delays. We are dedicated to serving our community with quality intervention practices. Be part of a team of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. At Alongside, we believe our success begins with our staff!

We are seeking an outgoing, organized, and relationship-focused Outreach & Community Relations Specialist to expand our professional and community network throughout Southern California.

This role is responsible for developing relationships with healthcare professionals, provider offices, diagnostic professionals, schools, childcare organizations, and other community partners.

Pay: $24 - $26 / hour

Availability: Monday-Friday and Weekends as needed (Full-Time, Hybrid)

Travel: Approximately 80% throughout San Diego County and Inland Empire

Why Alongside?

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based incentives (Additional earning opportunities based on established company goals and performance metrics)
• Approved business-related travel expenses are compensated in accordance with company policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan after 1 year of service
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

Provider & Professional Outreach

• Establish and maintain relationships with physicians, healthcare providers, medical offices, diagnostic professionals, and other healthcare-related organizations.
• Develop relationships with teachers, school personnel, daycare coordinators, intake coordinators, social service professionals, and other community professionals.
• Identify potential referral sources and partnership opportunities within assigned territories.
• Conduct regular in-person visits to provider offices and community organizations.
• Introduce company services and explain how the organization can support providers, professionals, families, and community partners.
• Develop a professional network of contacts throughout Southern California.
• Maintain regular communication and follow-up with existing and prospective partners.

Community Engagement

• Represent the company at community events, networking events, professional meetings, conferences, and other outreach opportunities.
• Research local organizations and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Develop relationships with organizations that serve children, families, patients, and other relevant populations.
• Coordinate presentations, informational meetings, and outreach activities.
• Build awareness of the company's services within assigned communities.

Administrative & Reporting Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and professional contacts.
• Track meetings, visits, follow-ups, referrals, and partnership opportunities.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding outreach activity and community relationships.
• Maintain an organized outreach calendar and follow-up schedule.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure effective communication and follow-through.
• Work toward established outreach and performance goals.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by leadership to adapt to the needs of the organization and to support professional growth.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Social Services, Education, or a related field is preferred but not required
• Previous outreach, community relations, sales, healthcare, recruiting, business development, or networking experience is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to communicate comfortably with physicians, healthcare providers, educators, administrators, coordinators, and other professionals
• Strong presentation and networking skills
• Ability to confidently introduce yourself and the organization to new contacts.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Comfortable using email, spreadsheets, CRM systems, and other basic business technology
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Professional appearance and conduct when representing the company

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 80% travel throughout San Diego County and Inland Empire is expected for this position. Travel may include medical offices, provider locations, diagnostic facilities, schools, daycare centers, community organizations, networking events, and other professional locations.
• The company will compensate for approved business-related travel expenses in accordance with company policy.

Alongside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.