Education and Outreach Specialist

For Columbus County residents ONLY

About the role

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is grounded in empowering individuals and building stronger communities. This role is 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.

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. This is a community-based position, and candidates must reside in Columbus County. You must be comfortable traveling to the following Trillium counties: Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Pender, Onslow, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Sampson.

Flexibility is essential to accommodate community events outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend community events to provide outreach and education
• Build and maintain working relationships with community referrals
• Manage multiple projects with great attention to detail

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
• Must be able to work a fluctuating schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge and relax
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services

Pay

Hourly rate of $18

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 & Growing (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply.