Outreach Specialist

The Blakeford at Green Hills

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Job Summary

Are you someone who enjoys building relationships across the community?  Do you have a heart for nonprofits that serve to better the lives of seniors?  Blakeford Senior Life is an organization that provides exemplary care services to seniors who live in their own homes and on our beautiful 10-acre campus.  We are seeking an Outreach Specialist who will serve as a marketing representative for Blakeford’s assisted living, memory care, and home care program in and around Davidson and Williamson County.

The Outreach Specialist must be an enthusiastic communicator about Blakeford Assisted Living and Home Care Services to the community, work to develop relationships and partnerships with local market referral sources such as Independent Living communities, home health agencies, and other professionals to generate clients and residents for Blakeford’s Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Home Care businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Generates referrals through the marketing of Home Care, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services.
• Promotes and represents Blakeford At Home on the Blakeford at Green Hills campus. 
• Develops key relationships and partnerships with local market referral sources such as physician practices, home health agencies, and other providers of senior living care and housing. 
• Develops strategic accounts that increase home care hours and assisted living referrals through direct sales efforts.
• Participates in external marketing events to promote all of Blakeford at Home’s services; participates in exhibits and healthcare events.
• Provides regular reports of activity to supervisor and relevant team members.
• Utilizes technology and software effectively for documentation and team communication.
• Maintains appropriate records of work and participates in performance improvement efforts.
• Attend employee in-service sessions as required.
• Interacts with customers and contacts in a professional and courteous manner that promotes positive customer relations and a positive image of Blakeford. 
• Interacts with supervisors, managers, and all co-workers in a manner that encourages harmonious working relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community outreach, marketing, or a related field.
• Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and information; must be organized and detailed in the collection, review, and analysis of data and information.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate the achievement of goals, objectives, and initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent public speaking skills such as facilitating workshops, training, and/or presentations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• A passion for community engagement and a commitment to our mission.
• This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community and to develop valuable skills in community outreach, marketing, and leadership. If you are a motivated and outgoing individual who is passionate about connecting with others, we encourage you to apply

License/Certification:

Valid Driver’s License (Required)

Schedule:

Up to 29 hrs. per week with flexibility.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Apply directly here or go to blakeford.com/join-our-team/.  Please provide a resume when applying online. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Blakeford at Green Hills is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Details

• Date Posted: August 17, 2024
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 09/03/2024
• Working Hours: 29 hrs/week;/wk; M-F