Outreach Specialist

About the role

Men’s Health Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic Outreach Specialist to support our mission at the SoCal Club. Under the guidance of our SoCal Club Director, you’ll lead educational initiatives, connect with the community, and provide vital prevention and HIV testing services to young men ages 12–29. This role focuses on outreach and engagement activities within the LGBTQ+ community, with a special emphasis on Black and Latino youth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach strategies in collaboration with the Community Engagement Program Manager to increase program engagement among the target population.
• Develop and implement educational strategies to raise awareness and knowledge among members of the target population.
• Coordinate SoCal Club activities and manage schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a public face for the SoCal Club, communicating a confident, sex-positive approach to healthcare for young gay and bisexual men of color.
• Participate in community events and meetings to recruit clients, identify resources, and build partnerships.
• Perform recruitment duties, including visiting partner organizations, canvassing communities, distributing mailers, and managing social media outreach.
• Effectively communicate Men’s Health Foundation (MHF) services and programming to support participant goals around holistic healthcare.
• Support MHF Program Managers in implementing recruitment and enrollment strategies to meet program benchmarks and enrollment goals.
• Capture, document, and track all client recruitment activities in the program/department database.
• Track recruitment outcomes to support program goals and the strategic growth plan.
• Participate in program and organizational meetings and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bright, outgoing personality with the ability to proactively engage community members in person and across various media/social media platforms.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of experience working with direct client services in a non-profit setting or outreach/engagement in the private sector for a comparable population demographic.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
• Strong commitment to the Mission and Vision of Men’s Health Foundation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Company Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check (7-year criminal, 10-year SSN & employer history reference check).
• Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on the first day of work.
• Must take yearly flu shots or wear a flu mask during flu season for patient-facing positions.
• Must test for tuberculosis as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.