Outreach and Education Coordinator

Job Title: Outreach and Education Specialist

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Type: Entry-Level, Part-Time (10 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Compensation: $24.00 per hour + Monthly Expense Stipends

Schedule: Flexible, with some evening and weekend commitments required based on scheduled events.

The Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP) is an East Central Illinois-based nonprofit organization that assists individuals living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Our mission is to empower individuals and families by providing housing and supportive services while actively working within the community to reduce virus transmission.

The Outreach and Education Specialist serves as an ambassador for GCAP by supporting community outreach, public education, and engagement efforts throughout East Central Illinois. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this position helps increase awareness of GCAP’s mission by assisting with community events, educational materials, and outreach communications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, promoting community resources, and helping reduce stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS through education and advocacy.

Personal or professional experience with HIV/AIDS is highly preferred.

• Set up, host, and tear down GCAP outreach tables, vendor booths, tents, and informational displays at community events, including Pride Fest, HIV testing events, Disability Expo, and other public gatherings.
• Represent GCAP professionally while engaging with community members, sharing educational resources, and promoting available services.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, social service agencies, educational institutions, businesses, and other community partners.
• Assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors with planning and coordinating large-scale annual outreach events and community engagement activities.

• Develop educational materials and messaging related to HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, advocacy, available community resources, and safer sex practices.
• Utilize creative platforms such as Canva, Adobe, Facebook, and Instagram to help develop outreach materials and social media content.

• Maintain outreach materials, promotional supplies, and event inventory to ensure readiness for community events.
• Prepare materials, displays, and educational resources for outreach activities.
• Support general program operations and perform other related duties.

• Demonstrate professionalism and compassion while interacting with clients, volunteers, Board members, community partners, and the public.
• Promote GCAP’s mission through respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive communication.
• Support organizational efforts to reduce stigma and increase awareness surrounding HIV/AIDS within the communities served.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate confidently in community and public settings.
• Basic working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, community resources, or a willingness to learn.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Instagram, or similar communication platforms preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, Board members, and community partners.
• Lived or learned experience with HIV/AIDS preferred.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice while supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Negative tuberculosis (TB) test or physician certification of TB-free status.
• Hepatitis B…