Outreach Specialist

Position Summary We're hiring a Regional Outreach Specialist to represent a large-scale public health initiative serving communities across Kentucky. This home-based role covers an assigned region (Western or Eastern Kentucky) and reports to a Regional Outreach Coordinator.You'll be the face of a multi-program health initiative in your region, building relationships with health systems, community organizations, and local partners, and connecting them with resources and opportunities.Position DetailsCompensation: $32-34/hrLocation: Home-based within assigned region (Can be located in either Western or Eastern Kentucky). Frequent regional and statewide travel required, 2-3 days/week. Travel/mileage reimbursement provided.Ongoing contract with extension potential through 2030What You'll DoRepresent the organization at conferences, trade shows, and community events, including staffing and coordinating tabling opportunitiesBuild and grow relationships with partner organizations and pilot sites across your assigned regionServe as a knowledgeable point of contact across multiple program areas and initiativesConnect program leads with potential partners and pilot sites, and flag emerging regional needs and opportunitiesSupport content and communications efforts, including gathering community success stories and maintaining a regional events calendarMaintain accurate partner records in a CRM and report on outreach progress and partner growthQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience2-4 years of experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, government affairs, or a related outreach functionValid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region and statewideStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferredFamiliarity with rural Kentucky communities and healthcare landscapeExperience with CRM platformsBackground in public health, healthcare administration, or nonprofit partnership developmentWhat Success Looks LikeConsistent, growing presence at relevant regional and statewide eventsMeasurable growth in active partner relationships over timeTimely, complete CRM follow-up after every event and visitPartners consistently report having current materials and a clear point of contactPersonal AttributesOutgoing, personable communicator who builds rapport quickly and represents the program with confidence across one-on-one visits, tabling events, and group settingsSelf-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and pushes toward goals with minimal oversightStrong organizational skills, able to juggle multiple partner relationships, events, and follow-up tasks across a wide region without things slipping