Outreach Specialist Father Project - Part Time

Position Summary:

The Outreach Specialist assists with recruitment of potential program participants by disseminating information about the program to internal and external audiences. This may include phone calls, presentations, attending community events to disseminate program materials for marketing purposes, and meeting 1:1 with individuals. The Outreach Specialist may assist with participant and partners meetings, events and activities to raise awareness about the program and to create opportunities for engagement.

Day in the life: In a typical day, an Outreach Specialist can expect to...

• Recruitment: Ensures that walk-ins and other individuals inquiring about services are aware of program opportunities, eligibility guidelines, and steps necessary to engage and enroll in services
• Outreach: Completes logistical set up of outreach activities in the community.
• Documentation: Assists with gathering and maintaining documentation of all recruitment and outreach activities.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $25.24 - $37.07
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak in a public setting
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Effective time management
• Proven ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals with varying backgrounds

Prior Experience & Education:

• 1-3 Years of relevant experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience conducting community outreach preferred
• Experience providing workforce development services preferred

About Us:

• GESMN leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. Read more about us here.
• We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.