Description & Requirements
Are you a passionate communicator and strategic leader with a talent for community engagement? Maximus is seeking an experienced Outreach Manager to lead initiatives that connect individuals, families, and providers with vital healthcare and human services. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by developing outreach strategies, managing community partnerships, and increasing program awareness across diverse populations.
In this role, you will oversee a team of outreach specialists, coordinate public education campaigns, and represent the program at events, meetings, and forums. Youโll be responsible for driving participation, building trust within communities, and ensuring clear, consistent messaging. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, cultural competency, and a deep understanding of effective engagement practices in a public service setting.
This role requires 50% travel. 100% mileage reimbursed at federal rate.
**This position is contingent based upon award of the contract**
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Formulate and upkeep a comprehensive statewide community outreach and engagement strategy, integrating insights gathered from internal teams, project leadership, the client, and diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to the conception, creation, execution, and administration of expansive outreach, educational, and enrollment initiatives.
- Manage the training, guidance, and growth of supervisory personnel.
- Supervise Field Staff to ensure seamless operations.
- Act as a liaison between the client, various agencies, and the organization.
- Champion the project's image and objectives through public speaking engagements and professional presentations at local levels.
- Provide oversight to the Community Relations Department when the Community Relations Senior Manager is absent.
- Develop and maintain Outreach and Education Plan, including training approach and delivery.
-Monitor operational performance measures and work with leadership team to make necessary adjustments in assignment and/or workload to ensure compliance
-Ensure all operations performance metrics are accurately reflected in reporting and submitted timely
-Participate in client facing meetings as appropriate
-Assess feedback from operational activities and identify opportunity for training and education to improve customer experience
-Manage and coordinate training, includingโbut not limited toโone-on-one instruction, small group sessions, and large public seminars.
-Track, monitor and assess completion and effectiveness of all outreach and education activities.
- Contribute to discussions regarding quality improvements and provide feedback from outreach and education activities
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.