Outreach Coordinator

International Erosion Control Association; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Office in Frankfort

Extension potential through 2030

Job summary

The International Erosion Control Association seeks a Regional Outreach Coordinator to lead engagement across Kentucky, supervising two Regional Outreach Specialists in Western and Eastern Kentucky.

The role is based in Frankfort, KY with travel across the state and regular in-office presence on Tuesdays. This ongoing contract runs through 2030 with mileage reimbursement provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, government affairs, or a related outreach function.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region and statewide.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM platforms.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization at conferences, trade shows, and community events, including staffing and coordinating tabling opportunities.
• Build and grow relationships with partner organizations and pilot sites across your assigned region.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact across multiple program areas and initiatives.
• Connect program leads with potential partners and pilot sites, and flag emerging regional needs and opportunities.
• Support content and communications efforts, including gathering community success stories and maintaining a regional events calendar.
• Maintain accurate partner records in a CRM and report on outreach progress and partner growth.
• Supervise and support two Regional Outreach Coordinators, including check-ins, performance feedback, and coordination of shared standards.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for regional outreach questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Public health knowledge

Supervisory experience

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Summary

We're hiring a Regional Outreach Coordinator to lead regional engagement for a large-scale public health initiative serving communities across Kentucky. This role also supervises two Regional Outreach Specialists covering Western and Eastern Kentucky.

You'll serve as a key point of contact for a multi-program health initiative, building relationships with health systems, community organizations, and local partners, while also coaching and supporting the coordinators in your region.

Position Details

• Compensation: $35-36/hr
• Location: In office in Frankfort, KY on Tuesday. Frequent regional and statewide travel required 2-3 days/week. Travel/mileage reimbursement provided.
• Ongoing contract with extension potential through 2030

What You'll Do

• Represent the organization at conferences, trade shows, and community events, including staffing and coordinating tabling opportunities
• Build and grow relationships with partner organizations and pilot sites across your assigned region
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact across multiple program areas and initiatives
• Connect program leads with potential partners and pilot sites, and flag emerging regional needs and opportunities
• Support content and communications efforts, including gathering community success stories and maintaining a regional events calendar
• Maintain accurate partner records in a CRM and report on outreach progress and partner growth
• Supervise and support two Regional Outreach Coordinators, including check-ins, performance feedback, and coordination of shared standards
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for regional outreach questions

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3-5 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, government affairs, or a related outreach function
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region and statewide
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with rural Kentucky communities and healthcare landscape
• Experience with CRM platforms
• Background in public health, healthcare administration, or nonprofit partnership development
• Prior supervisory experience

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent, growing presence at relevant regional and statewide events
• Measurable growth in active partner relationships over time
• Timely, complete CRM follow-up after every event and visit
• Partners consistently report having current materials and a clear point of contact

Personal Attributes

• Outgoing, personable communicator who builds rapport quickly and represents the program with confidence across one-on-one visits, tabling events, and group settings
• Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and pushes toward goals with minimal oversight
• Strong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple partner relationships, events, and follow-up tasks across a wide region without things slipping