Outreach Specialist - Hybrid 10 hours/week position

Senior Friendship Centers Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. is seeking an Outreach Specialist to connect seniors and communities with available programs in a part-time role (~10 hours/week). You will support the Marketing and Communication Team and may work evenings or weekends for events.

The role involves traveling across Southwest Florida to attend events, present information, recruit volunteers and donors, and build partnerships with local organizations. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and transport items to events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with databases, including Raiser's Edge and Volgistics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Attend community events, health and volunteer fairs, donor events, and more to share information about SFC and to recruit donors, volunteers, members, participants, and clients.
• Conduct presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about available programs and services for seniors.
• Present in front of groups of diverse audiences, tailoring presentations to ensure content is appropriate for each group and setting.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure outreach resources are effectively distributed and utilized.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and community contacts.
• Track participation and feedback to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
• Work with program staff to identify emerging needs within the community and propose new initiatives.
• Train and engage volunteers to assist with outreach efforts as needed.
• Maintain schedule of outreach volunteers and track volunteer time.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and healthcare providers to increase awareness of Senior Friendship Centers’ offerings.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Volgistics

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Education/experience mix

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge

Volgistics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sarasota Campus - Sarasota, FL 34236

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. has an opening for an Outreach Specialist

Are you an outgoing, community-minded professional who enjoys connecting people with meaningful resources and opportunities? People Helping People has been the foundation of Senior Friendship Centers for over 50 years, and we are looking to hire a dynamic Outreach Specialist to join our Marketing and Communication Team! The Outreach Specialist will be attending outreach events throughout Southwest Florida with the goal of educating seniors and other local organizations about all the programs and services Senior Friendship Centers provides.

The Outreach Specialist will be the face of Senior Friendship Centers while attending donor events, network meetings, and many other tabling events. The work schedule will depend heavily on scheduled outreach events, with some evening and weekend hours. The ability to travel to different SW Florida counties is a must. We are looking to hire an enthusiastic individual with exceptional customer service, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Having a background in marketing and communications is a plus.

This is a part-time, approximately 10 hours/week position with a varying schedule. Some events may occur during evenings and/or weekends.

The mission of the Senior Friendship Centers is to build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging. Older adults throughout Southwest Florida rely on Senior Friendship Centers for help with nutrition, adult day services, social engagement, education, help in times of crisis, and so much more.

Essential Functions

• Attend community events, health and volunteer fairs, donor events, and more to share information about SFC and to recruit donors, volunteers, members, participants, and clients.
• Conduct presentations and informational sessions to educate the community about available programs and services for seniors.
• Present in front of groups of diverse audiences, tailoring presentations to ensure content is appropriate for each group and setting.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure outreach resources are effectively distributed and utilized.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach activities and community contacts.
• Track participation and feedback to assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts.
• Work with program staff to identify emerging needs within the community and propose new initiatives.
• Train and engage volunteers to assist with outreach efforts as needed.
• Maintain schedule of outreach volunteers and track volunteer time.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and healthcare providers to increase awareness of Senior Friendship Centers’ offerings.

Organizational

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Must comply with all Senior Friendship Centers personnel policies.
• Must protect the safety and health of staff, volunteers, participants, and others by observing and following the organization’s safety and incident policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and transport items to events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with databases, including Raiser’s Edge and Volgistics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Outreach Volunteers

Education, Experience, Licenses, and Certifications

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, ability, and skills to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Experience in nonprofit or a related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Standing for up to 4 hours for events.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work environment may vary between locations and include stairs, office space, outdoor events, adaptation when traveling, and a moderate noise level.
• Senior Friendship Centers is a Drug-free and Smoke-free workplace.
• Senior Friendship Centers is a fragrance-free workplace.

Travel

• Travel will be required as frequently as needed to support volunteer and event operations in Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and DeSoto counties.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required for all work-related travel.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Satisfactory clearance of a fingerprint-based, level II background screening and pre-employment substance abuse testing is required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties

Please note: while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the primary requirements of the job, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to add or remove duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Senior Friendship Centers to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

Background Screening

All applicants must pass a Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 background screening is Florida's highest level of background check. It is required by Section 435.04, Florida Statutes for individuals working in positions of responsibility or trust. Level 2 screening helps ensure that people who care for children, seniors, and vulnerable populations are safe and trustworthy.