Outreach Specialist

Outreach Specialist Department: CED Child Development Research Center Part/Full Time: Full Time Job Summary Under the direction of the SC Child Care Resource & Referral (SC CCR &R) Community Engagement Manager and in conjunction with the Communications Coordinator, the Outreach Specialist position is field-based in Richland County and oversees and manages the promotion of services and related programs through statewide outreach activities. It is a 12-month, full-time research grant position with benefits as part of SC CCR &R hosted at the USC College of Education Child Development Research Center. Duties include providing information and materials about the services offered by SC CCR &R to families, child care providers, organizations, employers, and the community through trainings, conferences, community events, and meetings. This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel to conduct/attend on-site outreach events, meetings, and community events and perform other job duties throughout the state. This position also requires work outside of typical business hours (evenings, weekends). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, education, business, or other related field with minimum of 2 years of work experience that includes any of the following: training, outreach, marketing, event planning, administrative roles, logistics, or development. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of marketing and outreach strategies, experience in public speaking, strong organizational and time management skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based software applications. Ability to work some evenings and weekends, maintain reliable transportation to conduct/attend outreach events, meetings, and community events and perform other job duties throughout the state. Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Job Close Date: 07/26/2026 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Carolina - University of South Carolina