Outreach Specialist

Action-For-Children; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Retirement match

Parental leave

Job summary

Action for Children in Columbus, OH is seeking an Outreach Specialist to build and maintain community partnerships for the Central Intake program, Help Me Grow, and other home visiting initiatives.

You will coordinate events, deliver presentations to diverse audiences, develop promotional materials, and track outreach activities, including annual reports. Some evenings and weekends may be required in support of community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Ability to interact effectively with families from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to present to service professionals and community groups.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain timely, accurate records for program reporting.
• Proficiency with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, with access to reliable transportation.
• Preferred: bilingual English/Spanish; knowledge of local resources; experience with Early Track, Adobe Acrobat Pro, FileMaker Pro, and email marketing software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and staff community events, including workshops, fairs, and presentations, in collaboration with team members.
• Deliver presentations to physicians, medical professionals, legislators, parents, and community partners to raise awareness and generate referrals.
• Organize and lead monthly meetings with referral sources to strengthen partnerships and increase Help Me Grow referrals.
• Develop promotional materials, including fliers, newsletters, and website and social media content, in partnership with the Central Intake team.
• Maintain records of outreach activities and prepare reports, including the annual report to the Ohio Department of Health.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Multicultural communication

Time management

Strategic outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

FileMaker Pro

Email marketing software

Job description

ABOUT ACTION FOR CHILDRENAction for Children is the local childcare resource and referral agency in Central Ohio. Our mission is to transform the lives of children by supporting, empowering, and advocating for the adults who make the biggest impact on children's lives: their parents, caregivers, and teachers.We foster a supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven culture in which staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to the well-being of families and communities.Learn more at actionforchildren.orgPOSITION SUMMARYThe Outreach Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining community relationships that support Action for Children's Central Intake program, the point of entry for Help Me Grow and other home visiting programs sponsored by the Ohio Departments of Health and Developmental Disabilities. This position implements activities to recruit, engage, and retain program participants, either directly or through referral sources.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate and staff community events, including workshops, fairs, and presentations, in collaboration with team membersDeliver presentations to physicians, medical professionals, legislators, parents, and community partners to raise awareness and generate referralsOrganize and lead monthly meetings with referral sources to strengthen partnerships and increase Help Me Grow referralsDevelop promotional materials, including fliers, newsletters, and website and social media content, in partnership with the Central Intake team, and contribute to the development and evaluation of the outreach planMaintain records of outreach activities and prepare reports, including the annual report to the Ohio Department of HealthWork occasional evenings and weekends to support community eventsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related fieldAbility to interact effectively with families from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and to present to service professionals and community groupsAbility to manage multiple tasks and maintain timely, accurate records for program reportingProficiency with technology and the Microsoft Office SuiteValid driver's license and automobile insurance, with access to reliable transportationPreferred: Bilingual English/Spanish; knowledge of local community resources; three years of experience working with economically challenged families; experience with Early Track, Adobe Acrobat Pro, FileMaker Pro, and email marketing software.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate is a relationship builder who is comfortable engaging with a wide range of audiences, from medical professionals to families to community leaders. This person is highly organized, able to balance multiple priorities, and committed to connecting families with the support they need.BENEFITSHealth coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning within 30 days of hirePaid time off: Vacation days, personal days, and paid holidaysHybrid schedule: A combination of remote and in-office workdaysRetirement savings: Employer match up to 1%Paid parental leave: 12 weeks of fully paid leave for birth, adoption, and foster placementsAction for Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.