Community Outreach Associate (Bilingual-Spanish/English)

Pillars Community Health - Countryside, IL

- Entry Level

Countryside, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Assists the Manager of Community Outreach with day-to-day activities for the department, and the efforts that support the goals and strategic plans of the External Affairs team. Provides support with outreach activities and events for Behavioral Health and Health Center programs. Provides administrative support on organizational outreach needs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a community outreach calendar and works with the Manager to coordinate representation at the events.
• Registers PCH for events, contacts event hosts or organizers to secure details/logistics for attendance, adds event details to Community Outreach Tracker, tracks community attendance numbers, materials used, contact information, etc.
• Follows up with event hosts or organizations after events; updates contact information as needed.
• Gathers PCH collateral, information, and program materials from Marketing to provide information to the community, partners, associations, supporters, etc. about PCH services.
• Provides outreach information through various methods of communication, including, one-on-one interactions, outreach and education events, e-mail, marketing materials, etc.
• Assists Manager with conducting general outreach presentations on Pillars Community Health services.
• Provides representation for PCH at designated community outreach events.
• Assists Manager with event logistics and administrative activities at events (sign-in sheets, setting up, preparing presentation materials, providing support during presentations, etc.)
• Ensures that promotional booth and community fair tablecloths and signage are in good condition and available for all events.
• Prepares outreach bags for events, distributes and/or coordinates the delivery of materials, and processes the return of swag and promotional materials after each event, keeping track of what is on hand and what has been distributed.
• Assists departments with submitting the request for replenishing of outreach materials.
• Assists Manager and VP with regular administrative needs, position, and departmental projects.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Participates in departmental and company meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Community Health, Health Education, Behavioral Health, or other closely related healthcare focus.
• Community outreach experience is required.
• FQHC background or experience in community health setting highly preferred.
• Experience with public speaking and conducting presentations is required.

Benefits

• Mileage for authorized work-related purposes is reimbursable.