Community Outreach Advisor

Community Outreach Advisor

This position is located in our Leesburg, GA regional office. Woodmen Life 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 Woodmen Life's recognition and support a strong and growing membership in the Sales region.

Travel (% of work period):
Approximately 25%, including 5% overnights

Woodmen Life is one of the best places to work in Omaha, with more than 135 years of service rooted in purpose and community. Since 1890, Woodmen Life 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 Woodmen Life 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:

• Identify opportunities that provide sales leads and drive membership growth in accordance with our shared commitment to family, community, and country.
• Seek out and develop relationships with community organizations and key influencers to increase brand awareness.
• Demonstrate clear understanding of Fraternal's strategy/objectives and Woodmen Life'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.
• Make formal presentations as needed to small and large audiences and key stakeholders.
• Maintain required reporting structures using Woodmen Life guidelines, including financial, chapter activity, and program reporting.
• Liaise with financial institutions and state and local government agencies under direction of management to represent the interests of chapters and Woodmen Life.
• Identify and develop local volunteer leaders to assist with carrying out Woodmen Life's mission and values.
• Serve as a resource to guide chapters on best practices and stewardship of funds, and assist in strategic budget planning. Provide expertise and valuable feedback to management teams as a team member and/or team leader for an effective outreach program.
• Align volunteer and Sales Force training with current and new business initiatives and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of training curriculum to address business needs.
• Execute national program and member extras training to regional members and Sales Representatives.
• Support regional initiatives in partnership with the Regional Director's strategic vision and plan, including Sales team training.
• Report monthly expenditures, mileage and tracking to comply with budget expectations.
• Meet expectations for attendance and punctuality in accordance with the expectations established by your supervisor and Woodmen Life policy.
• Abide by all company security policies and procedures.
• Perform 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…