Job Description: Community Outreach Coordinator

Position : Community Outreach Coordinator
Location : The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning, Chandler, AZ
Pay : $22/hour-$25/hour

About Us :
The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning provides high-quality speech therapy services for children with a focus on personalized care and community involvement. We are passionate about fostering growth, learning, and accessibility within our community.

Position Summary :
The Community Outreach Coordinator will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining relationships with community partners, universities, and families. This position will focus on planning and executing initiatives that promote awareness of our services and enhance our community engagement. Additionally, this role will serve as the primary point person for the clinic's culture committee, ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities :

1. Summer Camp Planning : * Design and coordinate engaging summer camp programs aligned with the clinic's mission and goals. * Collaborate with the clinical team to develop themes, activities, and schedules.

2. University Liaison : * Build and maintain partnerships with universities and academic programs. * Serve as the primary point of contact for university faculty and students.

3. Intern Placement : * Oversee the placement of university interns within the clinic. * Coordinate onboarding and ensure interns have a productive and positive experience.

4. Community Outreach : * Plan and execute community outreach events, such as health fairs, educational workshops, and awareness days. * Promote clinic services to community members and local organizations. * Creating and publishing the staff and parent newsletter

5. Free Screening Days : * Organize and coordinate free screening days for children in the community. * Ensure proper scheduling, staffing, and marketing for screening events.

6. Culture Committee Leadership : * Serve as the primary point person for the clinic's culture committee. * Facilitate committee meetings to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture. * Plan and implement initiatives that enhance team morale, engagement, and collaboration.

7. Collaboration and Reporting : * Work closely with the Clinical Director to align outreach efforts with clinic goals. * Provide regular updates and reports on outreach activities and their impact

8. Staff and Caregiver/ Community Newsletters : * Provide Staff Newsletter Weekly * Provide Caregiver Newsletter Monthly

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., communications, education, healthcare, or social work) preferred.
• Experience : Previous experience in community outreach, event planning, or working in a clinical or educational setting is highly desirable.
• Skills : * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Excellent organizational and time management abilities. * Ability to build and nurture professional relationships. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools. * Proficiency in Canva, MailChimp, Google Suite preferred.

Work Environment :

• This position requires occasional evening and weekend availability to support events.
• The role is in-person at The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning.

Reporting :
The Community Outreach Coordinator will report directly to the Clinical Director.

Why Join Us?
At The SPEAK Center for Language and Learning, we value creativity, community engagement, and professional growth. By joining our team, you'll play a key role in making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while contributing to a positive workplace culture.