Veteran Community Outreach & Partnerships Lead

Easterseals Redwood; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

401 K Retirement Plan with a company a

PTO and Extended Illness Time

Dental and Vision Insurance options

Education and Professional Development

Humana Employee Assistance Plan

10 Paid holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood is seeking a motivated Veteran Community Outreach Specialist to connect veterans with valuable resources, employment opportunities, and support services. This role builds partnerships with veteran organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community stakeholders across the tri-state to expand awareness of Military Veteran Services (MVS).

Responsibilities include coordinating events, promoting services at career fairs and community gatherings, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience with veterans, homeless service agencies, employment programs, or veteran service organizations if no degree.
• Established community connections and ability to engage and recruit veterans.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, networking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable transportation for community outreach and off-site responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Community Relations & Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with veteran organizations, community agencies, government partners, and local businesses throughout the tri-state area.
• Outreach & Engagement: Promote Military Veteran Services through networking events, career fairs, community presentations, workshops, and other outreach initiatives.
• Event Planning: Coordinate resource fairs, employment events, workshops, and community activities. Develop promotional materials, including flyers and presentations.
• Veteran Support & Referrals: Connect veterans and transitioning military personnel with employment opportunities, internal services, and community resources. Support Veterans Court treatment teams as needed.
• Mentorship & Training: Coordinate mentor and sponsor relationships through the Onward Ops program, support military members transitioning to civilian life, and assist with college intern development.
• Administrative & Program Support: Maintain accurate outreach, referral, partnership, and event records in Salesforce or other CRM systems. Provide job development or MVS team support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Community connections

Veteran outreach

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, communications, social services, or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Easterseals Redwood is seeking a motivated Veteran Community Outreach Specialist to connect veterans with valuable resources, employment opportunities, and support services. This role builds partnerships with veteran organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community stakeholders across the tri-state to expand awareness of Military Veteran Services (MVS).

Responsibilities include coordinating events, promoting services at career fairs and community gatherings, and maintaining