Laurel County Adult Education is Now Hiring

OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Outreach Specialists are responsible for making personal and community-based outreach contacts in their service area to increase awareness about adult education programs and resources, including GED® attainment, workplace literacy skills and Integrated Education and Training.

Specialists focus on attracting new and former students to their adult education center, thereby increasing enrollment numbers and Measurable Skills Gains (MSGs). KY Adult Education Outreach Specialists serve as the primary liaison between their adult education program and the Kentucky Adult Education’s (KYAE) Recruitment and Outreach Senior Coordinator, helping promote KYAE marketing campaigns, distributing informational materials and promotional items, and educating their center on new initiatives and program details.

Outreach Specialists represent their adult education program at a variety of community events – career fairs, back-to-school events, professional organization meetings, community partner gatherings, secondary and postsecondary events and other initiatives in which adult students or potential service providers/partners are likely to participate.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, student counseling, or related field. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high level of initiative. Proficient in computer and digital literacy skills. Excellent public speaking, diplomacy, interpersonal skills, and time management/scheduling skills required. Experience in client relations is preferred. Two years of experience in collaborating with community partners preferred. Ability and willingness to travel frequently within service area.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability
• Flex scheduling

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: On the road in Laurel, Clay, Knox and Whitley Counties

For more information, contact:

Tina Cook

Program Director

Laurel, Whitley, Knox & Clay County Adult Education

606-878-9134

tina@laureladulted.org