Outreach and Field Specialist

Successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

TITLE: Outreach and Field Specialist
SUPERVISOR: Director of Housing Quality & Energy Conservation
SUPERVISES: No one
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
WAGE RANGE: $17.30 - $21.63 per hour

JOB GOAL: To engage with prospective clients, partners and the community to promote current programs within the Housing Quality and Energy Conservation Department and the agency as a whole. This position will maintain a social media presence for the agency, and organize community efforts to help spread the word of MCOP and the Opportunity Center.

DUTIES:

• Work with Director of Housing Quality & Energy Conservation to develop strategies to achieve department goals
• Engage the community regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program and other department programs and services
• Develop and communicate program information to keep prospective clients, partners and community informed regarding available services within the Housing Quality and Energy Conservation Department
• Conduct initial home walk-throughs and in-progress inspections on client homes as needed, including taking before, after, and in-progress photos
• Conduct Energy Education activities
• Assist with SHPO evaluations and communications
• Serve as liaison between contractors and clients
• Expand and develop community relationships to grow programs and services
• Participate in offsite outreach activities within Monroe, Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties
• Marketing of programs and services on various social media and communication platforms
• Coordinate program, event, and content email and/or social media marketing campaigns
• Create materials for various marketing channels, ensuring consistent voice
• Provide follow-up with those who have inquired, visited website/social media, or who have been referred to us by a partnering agency
• Actively seek new creative outreach opportunities
• Attend trainings as required including MITEC and related trainings
• Participate in fundraising, community awareness, and outreach events
• Comply with Federal Privacy Act Regulations
• Other duties as requested by the Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Marketing, public relations or similar experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and experience with professional written, verbal, and electronic communication
• Self-starter, attention to detail, and excellent follow-through
• Ability to interact and maintain professional, positive relationships with clients, partnering agencies and the community
• Ability to empathize and communicate effectively
• Flexible and able to multitask
• Ability to work independently and also as an integral member of a team
• Must have access to vehicle during work hours, and a good driving record

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a grant-funded position. Renewable each year upon grant renewal. Regular full-time (40 hours per week) at MCOP Central Office, 1140 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI 48161

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Monroe County Opportunity Program is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information except where specific traits constitute a valid and necessary job requirement, or “bona fide occupational qualification” (BFOQ). MCOP is dedicated to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Applicants or employees with disabilities should contact the Human Resources Director if there is a need to request reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $17.30 - $21.63 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22