Community Outreach Advisor

Job Title: Community Outreach Advisor

 

This position is located in our Leesburg, GA regional office.

 

WoodmenLife is looking to hire a Community Outreach Advisor to join our team!
 

The Community Outreach Advisor guides implementation for all community outreach and public relations programs, activities and initiatives to grow and retain members in a specific Sales region. These programs are designed to enhance WoodmenLife’s recognition and support a strong and growing membership in the Sales region. 

 

Travel (% of work period)

Approximately 25%, including 5% overnights

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha, with more than 135 years of service rooted in purpose and community. Since 1890, WoodmenLife has been dedicated to helping hardworking Americans secure their families’ financial futures and leave a lasting legacy. As a purpose‑driven, not‑for‑profit life insurance company, our commitment is to our members and the communities they call home.

As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you’ll join others who share a commitment to family, community, and country. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more. Apply today to learn more!

We are looking for someone to:   

• Identifies opportunities that provide sales leads and drive membership growth in accordance with our shared commitment to family, community, and country.

• Seeks out and develops relationships with community organizations and key influencers to increase brand awareness.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of Fraternal’s strategy/objectives and WoodmenLife’s brand strategy to create compelling narratives that are credible, authentic, and relevant to members, internal and external customers, and prospects.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for regional media inquiries, building and maintaining strong relationships with local and regional journalists.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute community events, press conferences, and outreach initiatives that support organizational goals and increase public visibility. Manage logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, contract negotiation, budgets, timelines, and on-site event support.
• Makes formal presentations as needed to small and large audiences and key stakeholders.
• Maintains required reporting structures using WoodmenLife guidelines, including financial, chapter activity, and program reporting.
• Liaises with financial institutions and state and local government agencies under direction of management to represent the interests of chapters and WoodmenLife.
• Identifies and develops local volunteer leaders to assist with carrying out WoodmenLife’s mission and values.
• Serves as a resource to guide chapters on best practices and stewardship of funds, and assists in strategic budget planning. Provides expertise and valuable feedback to management teams as a team member and/or team leader for an effective outreach program.
• Aligns volunteer and Sales Force training with current and new business initiatives and contributes to the design, development, and implementation of training curriculum to address business needs. 
• Executes national program and member extras training to regional members and Sales Representatives.
• Supports regional initiatives in partnership with the Regional Director’s strategic vision and plan, including Sales team training.  
• Reports monthly expenditures, mileage and tracking to comply with budget expectations.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality in accordance with the expectations established by your supervisor and WoodmenLife policy.
• Abides by all company security policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

We need someone who has:

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in communications, public relations, nonprofit management, or related field or equivalent experience
• Ability to work an irregular job schedule, including nights and weekends, with minimal overnight travel when required
• Demonstrated commitment to philanthropy and community betterment
• Proficient in managing public relations needs
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to delegate effectively
• Sound judgment and critical thinking ability
• Proven ability to establish rapport and credibility quickly and effectively
• Demonstrated budget management skills
• Adaptable attitude, a self-starter and creative
• Thrives in a goal centric environment and requires little regular supervision
• Cloud-based workflow management system experience strongly preferred
• Strong social media skills preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot and other generative A.I. tools)
• Demonstrated ability to work across organization with all stakeholders and to foster positive working relationships
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service
• Engages well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

 

.If you're ready to make an impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

WoodmenLife will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Please ensure your resume includes your current contact information, including:

• Full name
• Phone number
• Email address
• Current city and state of residence

 

As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (when required for position), fingerprint check (when required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an equal opportunity employer.