Community Outreach Specialist

Wellness WoRx Community | Miami, FL Area Independent Contractor (1099) | Part-Time | 20 Hours/Week | $25/Hour

About the Role

Wellness WoRx Community is a health equity organization dedicated to connecting underserved communities with health information, resources, and care options they may not know are available to them. We are looking for a passionate, community-connected individual to join our team as a Community Outreach Specialist in the greater Miami area.

In this role, you will be the face of our program on the ground - building relationships, attending community events, and making sure people have access to the education and information they deserve. If you are someone who lights up when talking about health equity, knows the Miami community, and believes that access to information is access to power, we want to hear from you.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position , approximately 20 hours per week , compensated at $25 per hour .

What You'll Do

• Attend health fairs, community events, faith organization gatherings, wellness studios, and cultural events across the greater Miami area
• Distribute awareness and health education materials in English and Spanish
• Build and maintain relationships with local community organizations, providers, faith leaders, and wellness professionals
• Support small community education sessions focused on lupus awareness and general information about clinical trial participation as a care option
• Share resources that help community members understand their health options and next steps
• Keep a simple log of outreach activities and engagement to track progress
• Stay in regular communication with our program team on what you're seeing and hearing in the field

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Based in the Miami, FL area with reliable transportation
• Bilingual - English and Spanish required
• Genuine passion for health equity and community wellness
• Familiarity with lupus - either personal, professional, or through community experience
• Comfortable engaging with members of the public in community settings - warm, approachable, and a natural connector
• Self-directed and organized - able to manage your own schedule and report your activity independently
• Comfortable with basic digital tools (email, Google Docs or similar)

Preferred:

• Community health worker (CHW) certification or background in community health, social work, public health, or patient advocacy
• Existing relationships with community organizations, churches, health providers, or wellness spaces in the Miami area
• Prior experience with health fairs, patient education outreach, or community-based health programs
• Experience with lupus or other autoimmune conditions

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week, flexible scheduling
• Rate: $25.00 per hour
• Classification: Independent Contractor (1099) - you are responsible for your own taxes
• Location: Greater Miami area - Hialeah, Miami Lakes, Miami, Miami Gardens, Aventura, and surrounding communities
• Duration: August through December 2026, with potential for extension

About Wellness WoRx Community

Wellness WoRx Community is a health equity organization that builds trusted relationships in communities disproportionately impacted by health disparities. We meet people where they are - in their neighborhoods, their churches, their wellness spaces - and make sure they have the information they need to make empowered decisions about their health.