Outreach and Intake Coordinator

Job Title: Outreach and Intake Coordinator, Windham County Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Program Location: Hybrid remote – combination of office-based (minimum 1 day a week) and fieldwork Job Type: Part-time (up to 32 hours per week) Salary: $20- $25 per hour Reports to: Sheriff Mark Anderson (or designee) and Program Manager Elisha Underwood Job Summary: The Outreach and Intake Coordinator will be responsible for conducting targeted outreach and communications activities and educating communities about lead hazards as well as creating and managing a communication plan for outreach efforts. This role involves assessing eligibility for the program, creating and maintaining a waiting list of property owners, and providing administrative support to the Project Coordinator and Program Manager. The O and I Coordinator will assist Program Manager to work closely with the State of Vermont Asbestos and Lead programs, as well as local economic development directors, town management, and select boards, to facilitate meetings and discussions around childhood lead poisoning as needed. Additionally, the Coordinator will provide logistical support as needed for presentations for community groups, parents, childcare providers, and property owners, as well as develop and manage social media campaigns, Advertisements and press releases to increase program visibility. Key Responsibilities: 1. Targeted Communication, Outreach and Education: o Create and manage a communications plan to outline community outreach activities. o Conduct outreach efforts to educate communities about the dangers of lead hazards and available resources for lead hazard control as needed. o Provide logistical support for presentations by staff to various community groups, select boards, parents, childcare providers, and property owners as needed. o Develop, design and manage social media campaigns to raise awareness about lead hazards and the program’s services. o Write press releases about program services to local media outlets and track what is published. o Design and manage Advertisements to local media outlets to raise awareness about lead hazards and program services. 2. Eligibility Assessment and Intake: o Assess the eligibility of property owners and tenants for program participation. o Create and maintain a waiting list of property owners interested in participating in the program. o Provide information and guidance to applicants throughout the intake process. 3. Administrative Support: o Provide administrative support to the Project Coordinator, Fiscal Officer and Program Manager, including scheduling meetings, managing communications, maintaining records and other tasks as needed. o Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation as needed. 4. Collaboration and Building Partnerships: o Work closely with the State of Vermont Asbestos and Lead programs to align outreach and intake efforts with state initiatives. o Coordinate with Town and City Economic Development Directors, town management, and select boards to ensure program goals are met. o Collaborate with local government officials, town management, and select boards to arrange meetings focused on childhood lead poisoning prevention. 5. Program Support: o Monitor and track the effectiveness of communications, outreach and education activities, making recommendations for improvements. o Ensure that all outreach and intake activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines. Qualifications: o Experience in community outreach, education, or public health, preferably related to environmental health or housing. o Strong organizational and administrative skills. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. o Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. o Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Canva, social media platforms and ability to write and deliver press releases. o Knowledge of lead hazard control, HUD regulations, and/or state-level health programs is a plus. o Ability to work independently and as part of a team. o Comfortable working with data and creating easy-to-understand graphs to share with community members and funding partners. o Basic knowledge of WordPress and ability to make simple updates to the organization’s website. Application Instructions: Please submit your application, resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples to lead@windhamcountyvt.gov by Thursday October 2, 2025 end of day. For questions: Contact Program Manager Elisha Underwood (802) 212-1548 or at eunderwood@windhamcountyvt.gov For Special Accommodation: Contact Office Manager Jessica Perron-Hall 802-365-4942 x 2 or via email at jperron@windhamcountyvt.gov This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Outreach and Intake Coordinator role. This role will consist of 50% office-based and 50% field work. The successful candidate will be essential in driving community engagement, ensuring program accessibility, and supporting the administrative functions of the lead hazard reduction capacity building program. Application can be found on our website: https://windhamcountyvt.gov/employment.php