Education and Outreach Specialist Jobs
Education and Outreach Specialist jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare, government agencies, and higher education, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior program leads, with specializations in community health, environmental education, and public affairs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Collaborates with staff, leadership, department and Human Resources to assess and identify the learning or performance management needs of the organization.
- Assesses and prioritizes educational needs based on: 1) Strategic initiatives of the organization. 2) Regulatory bodies. 3) Organizational policies, procedures and practices. 4) Leadership, staff, patient and physician feedback.
- Conducts and documents needs assessments for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects regarding staff and leadership education development.
- Consults with staff, leadership and peers regarding education and performance issues using the consulting diagnostic model and related literature and established best practices.
- Actively participates in committees, teams and/or other work groups as a representative of Learning Resources, and is responsible for reporting pertinent information to appropriate people, including peers.
- Rounds on areas of responsibility. Is visible to learners, and is intentional about developing effective partnerships with staff, leadership and external customers.
- Based on needs assessments, develops an appropriate education plan for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects.
- Creates curriculum that encourages experiential learning, skill development, and learner participation.
- Demonstrates skills in taking learning from concept (often provided by a subject matter expert), to storyboard to final product.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of curriculum objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of various learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
- Utilizes a wide variety of resources to develop curriculum, including (but not limited to), subject matter experts, teaching aids, and technology.
- Proficient utilization of LMS, and can assist the LMS Administrator when needed.
- Demonstrates effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrates ability to engage learners in the learning process, using appropriate teaching techniques, such as (but not limited to) questioning, pre-evaluation, return demonstration, post-evaluation and teach back.
- Demonstrates effective facilitation skills that ensure participants are heard and have opportunities and are encouraged to question, as well as share opinions and life experiences as appropriate.
- Models effective feedback skills.
- Creates a positive learning environment by establishing rapport with participants.
- Demonstrates knowledge and usage of e-learning tools in delivery of education.
- Is able to facilitate effective training, using a variety of methods and platforms, including e-learning, virtual training, classroom training and blended training.
- Offers a variety of educational opportunities using varied modalities including presentation of in-services, poster presentations, e-learning, demonstration/return demonstration, role playing, skits, and audio-visual (i.e., video’s, webinars).
- Works with vendors, internal and external subject matter experts to plan and coordinate educational programs, ensuring that system policies and procedures are followed.
- Utilizes a variety of resources to develop and conduct program evaluations.
- Using Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels of Evaluation Model, gears learning to 3rd and 4th level outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to aggregate data to identify future learning gaps and/or needs.
- Conducts post-consultation with stakeholders.
- Recommends and implements improvements based on evaluation results.
- Utilizes Health Stream to provide information on educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to enroll participants in educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to assign and document education.
- Provides system with assistance in running education reports as needed.
- Documents education provided in a timely manner.
- Is an active member of national, state, or regional organization supporting the focus of job requirements.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities.
- Utilizes new information and or research findings in developing and updating the content of programs and teaching techniques.
- Completes projects within designated time frame.
- Works independently to complete project utilizing appropriate resources as available.
- Takes initiative to volunteer for special projects and or complete unassigned projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in adult education, and or training and development, with experience in Instructional Design, as well as classroom instruction.
- Prefer healthcare related experience.
- None Required.
- Preference given to certification in Instructional Design and Adobe Captivate Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of course development software and authoring tool, instructional design, on-line learning resources/materials, adult learning styles, participative training design, interactive learning methods, group process facilitation, organization communications processes, presentation skills and project management.
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring tool, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WebEx.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required. Skill in the development of e-learning needed. Experience with Health Stream Learning Center a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- $28.95-$47.28/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
- Collaborates with staff, leadership, department and Human Resources to assess and identify the learning or performance management needs of the organization.
- Assesses and prioritizes educational needs based on: 1) Strategic initiatives of the organization. 2) Regulatory bodies. 3) Organizational policies, procedures and practices. 4) Leadership, staff, patient and physician feedback.
- Conducts and documents needs assessments for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects regarding staff and leadership education development.
- Consults with staff, leadership and peers regarding education and performance issues using the consulting diagnostic model and related literature and established best practices.
- Actively participates in committees, teams and/or other work groups as a representative of Learning Resources, and is responsible for reporting pertinent information to appropriate people, including peers.
- Rounds on areas of responsibility. Is visible to learners, and is intentional about developing effective partnerships with staff, leadership and external customers.
- Based on needs assessments, develops an appropriate education plan for areas of responsibility, as well as assigned projects.
- Creates curriculum that encourages experiential learning, skill development, and learner participation.
- Demonstrates skills in taking learning from concept (often provided by a subject matter expert), to storyboard to final product.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of curriculum objectives and outcomes.
- Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and use of various learning modalities, including auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
- Utilizes a wide variety of resources to develop curriculum, including (but not limited to), subject matter experts, teaching aids, and technology.
- Proficient utilization of LMS, and can assist the LMS Administrator when needed.
- Demonstrates effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrates ability to engage learners in the learning process, using appropriate teaching techniques, such as (but not limited to) questioning, pre-evaluation, return demonstration, post-evaluation and teach back.
- Demonstrates effective facilitation skills that ensure participants are heard and have opportunities and are encouraged to question, as well as share opinions and life experiences as appropriate.
- Models effective feedback skills.
- Creates a positive learning environment by establishing rapport with participants.
- Demonstrates knowledge and usage of e-learning tools in delivery of education.
- Is able to facilitate effective training, using a variety of methods and platforms, including e-learning, virtual training, classroom training and blended training.
- Offers a variety of educational opportunities using varied modalities including presentation of in-services, poster presentations, e-learning, demonstration/return demonstration, role playing, skits, and audio-visual (i.e., video’s, webinars).
- Works with vendors, internal and external subject matter experts to plan and coordinate educational programs, ensuring that system policies and procedures are followed.
- Utilizes a variety of resources to develop and conduct program evaluations.
- Using Kirkpatrick's 4 Levels of Evaluation Model, gears learning to 3rd and 4th level outcomes.
- Demonstrates ability to aggregate data to identify future learning gaps and/or needs.
- Conducts post-consultation with stakeholders.
- Recommends and implements improvements based on evaluation results.
- Utilizes Health Stream to provide information on educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to enroll participants in educational opportunities.
- Utilizes Health Stream to assign and document education.
- Provides system with assistance in running education reports as needed.
- Documents education provided in a timely manner.
- Is an active member of national, state, or regional organization supporting the focus of job requirements.
- Participates in continuing education opportunities.
- Utilizes new information and or research findings in developing and updating the content of programs and teaching techniques.
- Completes projects within designated time frame.
- Works independently to complete project utilizing appropriate resources as available.
- Takes initiative to volunteer for special projects and or complete unassigned projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
- Master's degree in education preferred
- Minimum of two years’ experience in adult education, and or training and development, with experience in Instructional Design, as well as classroom instruction.
- Prefer healthcare related experience.
- None Required.
- Preference given to certification in Instructional Design and Adobe Captivate Certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of course development software and authoring tool, instructional design, on-line learning resources/materials, adult learning styles, participative training design, interactive learning methods, group process facilitation, organization communications processes, presentation skills and project management.
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Captivate, or similar authoring tool, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and WebEx.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required. Skill in the development of e-learning needed. Experience with Health Stream Learning Center a plus.
Compensation/Benefits
- $28.95-$47.28/hr depending on previous work experience.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education and outreach specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, public health, communications, or a related field
- Experience developing and delivering educational programs or community training
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
- Proficiency with presentation tools and content management or CRM platforms
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community sites
Tips for Your Education and Outreach Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Education and outreach specialists are hired on results, so your resume needs to show what changed because of your work. Quantify audience reach, training completion rates, or community partnerships built, not just the events or curricula you managed.
Highlight cross-sector communication experience
Employers in this field want proof you can translate complex information for different audiences, whether that's a school group, a policy maker, or a community coalition. Call out the specific audiences you've engaged and the formats you used.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education and outreach specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by program focus, not just job title
Job postings for this role appear under titles like community educator, outreach coordinator, public engagement specialist, and program associate. Searching by your program area, such as environmental education or health outreach, surfaces openings you'd otherwise miss.
Prepare a portfolio of outreach materials
Many interviews for outreach roles include a materials review or a brief presentation. Bring samples of curricula you developed, fact sheets you wrote, or event campaigns you led, and be ready to walk through your process for creating them.
Negotiate by scoping the program workload
Outreach roles often carry a heavier travel and event load than the job description signals. Before accepting an offer, ask how many community events are expected per quarter and whether remote workdays are available during non-event weeks.
Education and Outreach Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education and outreach specialists?
The companies hiring the most education and outreach specialists right now include Easterseals PORT Health, RSI, and Parkinson's Foundation, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Colorado, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofits, public health agencies, and university extension programs consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many education and outreach specialist jobs are remote?
About 56% of education and outreach specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by program type. Curriculum development, grant writing, and digital communications sub-roles tend to allow more remote flexibility, while roles centered on in-person community events or school visits are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an education and outreach specialist?
Most education and outreach specialists start with a bachelor's degree in education, public health, social work, or communications, then build experience through volunteer coordination, teaching, or community organizing roles. From there, moving into a formal outreach position typically requires demonstrating you can design programs, engage diverse audiences, and measure impact. Certifications in health education or nonprofit management can strengthen your candidacy in specialized sectors.
Can you get hired as an education and outreach specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level education and outreach specialist roles exist, and they tend to prioritize demonstrated community engagement over years of job experience. Volunteer coordination, tutoring, peer education programs, AmeriCorps service, or internships with nonprofits all count as relevant background. Highlighting the specific populations you worked with and the materials or events you contributed to makes a stronger case than a general claim of people skills.
What does the education and outreach specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a phone screen, a panel interview with program and communications staff, and a practical component such as a mock presentation or a writing sample review. Interviewers typically ask you to walk through a past outreach program you designed, describe how you adapted messaging for a specific audience, and explain how you measured whether your outreach achieved its goals.
Where can I find and apply to education and outreach specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to education and outreach specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, program focus, or location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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