Community Outreach and Training Specialist

Community Connections is seeking a qualified candidate for this exciting new position in our Community Care Hub. This is a hybrid position, part-time (10-20 hours per month) with flexibility in schedule, hourly, non-exempt. Hourly wage is $22.21. Part-time benefits include Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company holidays. To apply complete an application and attach a resume and cover letter at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

by 5 PM, January 13, 2026. EOE.

Title: Community Outreach and Training Specialist

Reports To: Sr. Director Community Care Hub

FLSA: Hourly/PT Non-exempt

Location: Hybrid. This position can be based out of any Community Connections location in SW Colorado.

Job Description: The Community Outreach & Training Specialist is responsible for educating community members, professionals, and organizations on topics related to disability, aging, accessibility, and inclusion. This role focuses on delivering engaging trainings, building community partnerships, and increasing awareness of resources, rights, and best practices that support people with disabilities and older adults.

• Develop and deliver trainings, workshops, and presentations on topics related to disability, aging, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Adapt training materials for different audiences, including community members, caregivers, service providers, and professionals
• Use accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching methods.
• Stay current on best practices, policies, and trends related to disability and aging.

• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, agencies, schools, and service providers.
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with community partners.
• Promote training opportunities and educational resources to the community.
• Respond to community requests for training and information.

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and logistics for trainings and outreach events.
• Collect feedback from participants to evaluate and improve training effectiveness.l
• Track outreach activities and maintain basic records or reports.
• Collaborate with internal staff and partners to align outreach efforts with organizational goals.

• Experience working with people with disabilities, older adults, or related community services
• Experience delivering trainings, workshops, or presentations to groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex topics in clear, respectful, and accessible ways.
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team.

• Local travel within the community may be required.
• Occasional evening or weekend trainings may be needed.
• Combination of in-person and virtual trainings, depending on program needs.

• The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, accessibility, and respect for people of all abilities and ages.
• Skills in collaborating with colleagues in own and other departments and manage work products from people who are not direct reports.
• Lived experience with disability, aging, or caregiving
• Background in social work, education, public health, human services, or a related field
• Knowledge of disability rights, aging services, accessibility standards, or inclusive practices
• Experience with community organizing or outreach
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
• Use of standard office equipment.
• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and HRIS platforms
• Communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.
• Adhere to timelines, deadlines and meeting times.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Ability to commute for business, when needed. If driving, must possess a driver’s license in the state they reside and current auto insurance.
• Satisfactory completion of all background checks and references, including…