Outreach & Engagement Specialist - Hourly Employee / $23.10 hr. / In-office & Regular Travel

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Outreach & Engagement Specialist to join our team in Post Falls, ID. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about fostering partnerships, driving community engagement, and shaping effective outreach strategies. With a focus on communication, collaboration, and strategic planning, this individual will play a critical role in building and maintaining community awareness of services, thereby supporting our mission of changing lives. If you are innovative, have a dynamic mindset, and a passion for services that change lives, we would love to hear from you.

• Assist in the development of effective communication strategies for Equus Workforce Solutions and program partners to increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community partners to share best practices and explore opportunities to work together for increased effectiveness and efficiency
• Develop and present information about program services to community partners
• Design engaging social media content on current events and programmatic highlights
• Research and write content for the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters
• Adhere to the company’s style guide, ensuring high-quality and error-free copy
• Prepare evaluative reports, communication and outreach campaigns
• Collaborate with community partners in designing and marketing programmatic information, services and events for the purpose of recruitment and awareness
• Responsible for maintaining high standards of confidentiality, including information relating to customers, employees and/or contacts
• Assist with job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate’s degree preferred
• At least three years of professional experience in an outreach role, preferably with government, professional or community-based organizations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices including social media channels
• Must possess exceptional writing skills and be able to compose engaging and accurate content
• Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team
• Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts
• Ability to track and interpret to track and interpret data related to programmatic goals
• Excellent computer skills including some experience in design and marketing software
• Current driver’s license (with low-risk driver rating) and automobile liability insurance required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.