Outreach Coordinator

The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) seeks an energetic and collaborative candidate to join the PEP team as its Outreach Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly regarded and growing nonprofit organization.

PEP is dedicated to helping parents and caregivers build strong and harmonious family relationships so that children grow up in a supportive environment fostering the critical values of respect, cooperation, responsibility, and competence. Learn more about us at pepparent.org.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reporting to the Associate Director, the Outreach Coordinator is a member of the PEP Family Resiliency Program and is responsible for promoting the PEP Family Resiliency Program to local schools and the community.
• Participate and manage outreach and recruitment events at schools and community events. This includes preparing for and attending local school events, back to school nights, and mental health fairs.
• Help develop and nurture relationships with schools, community groups, and supporters to increase participation in PEP Family Resiliency Program (PEP-FRP).
• Create marketing materials, and promote PEP-FRP to schools, community groups, nonprofits, and government agencies.
• Manage on-site marketing and logistics of in-person events.
• Provide customer service support in response to community partners and schools.
• Maintain accurate records for community outreach efforts and results.
• Research and recommend events, fairs, and other community engagement activities in which PEP could have presence.
• Coordinate with the PEP staff on training, evaluation scheduling, presentations, and more.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and Zoom. Google Suite/Docs and Canva are a plus. Candidates will partake in a Word and Excel skills assessment.
• Highly organized and proficient at managing multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to drive (must possess a valid driver’s license) and have consistent access to a vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish fluency and professional working fluency in English.

Schedule/Salary

This position will be expected to be in the Kensington MD office at least 2-3x a week.

The core office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, however there will be frequent evening hours and weekends required during peak times. Attendance is required for quarterly in-person staff meetings and other special company-wide events. PEP is a family friendly work environment that offers flexibility to working parents and caregivers.

Salary range for full time between $48,000-$50,000 and is commensurate with experience (part time would be adjusted accordingly). Benefits include paid time off for vacation, personal days and federal holidays, health insurance, and free access to PEP programs.

Travel

The Outreach Coordinator is expected to travel around the area (Montgomery County, Howard County, Frederick County) for presentations and participation in school events. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Most of the work is performed in the office or your home and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment (keyboard, copy machine, printer). Must have the ability to lift and carry small/medium packages and other items, walk short distances, climb stairs, and drive a vehicle to attend events. Must be able to carry, setup, breakdown, and manage event displays for in-person events.