Education and Outreach Specialist

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in‑person and telehealth service delivery. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that helps people in our community? Easterseals PORT Health is a non‑profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia. We are seeking a compassionate, caring, and dedicated Education and Outreach Specialist to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary One Community team in the Southern Region of the Trillium service area designed to increase access to care, health literacy, health awareness, and education.

The Education and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge between community members and providers through outreach and education across the southern Trillium counties on the East coast of North Carolina. The role includes attending community events, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, requiring flexibility outside standard business hours. This is a community‑based position and candidates must reside in Brunswick County and be comfortable traveling to Craven, Jones, Carteret, Sampson, Duplin, Onslow, Pender, New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Robeson, Hoke, and Scotland counties.

Management preference: Experience with the unhomed population and/or community-based experience.

You’ll earn an hourly rate of $18 and we offer competitive benefits to benefits‑eligible positions.

• Time Off: PTO to recharge and relax.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Mileage:
  Mileage reimbursement in addition to your hourly pay.
• Financial Security:
  Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b)‑retirement plan.
• Loan Relief:
  Public Student Loan Forgiveness qualifier.
• Support Services:
  Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal services when you need them.

To join our team as the Education and Outreach Specialist you must have:

• Working relationships with community referrals.
• The ability to manage multiple projects.
• Great attention to detail.
• A fluctuating work schedule; ability to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

We Also Require The Following

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Maintain valid NC driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.

Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at  or send your resume to

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!