Community Outreach Specialist

At BJC HealthCare, we are dedicated to providing our communities with the best healthcare possible. We are seeking a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Community Outreach Specialist. In this position, you will be responsible for developing and executing community outreach initiatives to increase public awareness of our services and programs. As a Community Outreach Specialist, you will work closely with our marketing and communications teams to ensure our outreach efforts are successful.To be successful in this role, you must have outstanding communication and organizational skills, be capable of working independently and as part of a team, and have a deep passion for engaging with diverse communities. You should also have excellent problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen understanding of community needs. Previous experience in community outreach or a related field is highly desirable.If you possess all of these qualities and you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our communities, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities of a Community Outreach Specialist:

1. Develop and execute comprehensive, effective community outreach initiatives to increase public awareness of BJC HealthCare’s services and programs.
2. Work collaboratively with the marketing and communications teams to ensure outreach efforts are successful.
3. Utilize excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
4. Establish and maintain positive relationships with diverse communities.
5. Analyze community needs and develop strategies to address them.
6. Monitor and evaluate the impact of community outreach initiatives.
7. Create reports and presentations to share outreach progress and accomplishments.
8. Stay up to date with the latest community outreach trends and best practices.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Community Outreach Specialist in Chicago, IL, USA is $32,000 to $52,000 per year. This range can vary depending on the level of experience of the specialist, the company they are working for, and other factors.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, serving metro St. Louis, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. In 1993, Barnes-Jewish Inc., an urban, academic medical center affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine; and Christian Health Services, a suburban community hospital network, merge to form BJC Health System.