Education and Outreach Specialist
Easterseals PORT Health
Location
Columbus County, North Carolina
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The specialist acts as a liaison between community members and providers by conducting outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina. This role involves supporting the team by attending community events, which may require flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and strong attention to detail, along with a High School diploma or GED. A valid NC driver's license and auto insurance are mandatory for utilizing personal and agency vehicles.
Job description
***For BLADEN COUNTY residents ONLY***
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is grounded in empowering individuals and building stronger communities. We are excited to announce a new opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our multidisciplinary One Community team in the Southern Region of the Trillium service area.
This role is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact by increasing access to care, improving health literacy, and promoting wellness through community education and engagement. As part of a collaborative, community-focused initiative, you’ll help connect individuals to vital resources while advancing our shared goal of helping people reach their full potential.
**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**
Your Role in Our Mission
- The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina.
- The Education and Outreach Specialist provides support to the team by attending community events that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours.
- This is a community-based position and candidates must reside in Bladen County.
- You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Jones, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen, or Columbus.
Management preference
Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.
Why Join Us?
Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn an hourly rate of $18; we offer competitive benefits to benefits eligible positions.
Our benefits include
- Time
- Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
- Comprehensive
- Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Mileage: Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
- Financial
- Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan.
- Loan
- Relief: Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
- Support
- Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.
What We’re Looking For
- To join our team as the Education and Outreach Specialist you must have working relationships with community referrals, the ability to manage multiple projects, and have great attention to detail. We also require the following:
- High School diploma or GED required
- Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com [http://www.eastersealsucp.com/] or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com [recruiter@eastersealsucp.com].
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Legal Services
- Time Off
- 403(b)-retirement Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Qualifier