Community Education Coordinator ; Part-Time Position

Job Overview

• Base Pay $23.5 / Hour
• Job Category Coordinator
• Employee Type Part Time Non-Exempt
• Travel 30%
• Manage Others No
• Contact Information
  • Phone

Position Summary :
The Community Education Coordinator I establishes positive relationships with referral sources, enhances knowledge of the agency and its services in the community and among professional groups, and supports the organization's attainment of strategic goals consistent with regulatory, and agency policies, procedures, and standards. Assists Community Education Manager with community and marketing activities in the service area. Liaison between referral sources and clinical team.

Collaborates with the Public Relations & Communications Specialist to ensure social media and print communications meet organizational mission and branding requirements.

• Schedule
  : 24 hours weekly / 48 hours bi‑weekly. Flexible on days of the week and times. Preferred schedule: three eight‑hour days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Pay : $23.50 hourly, part‑time non‑exempt position.
• Location :
  Will be based out of the Patient Services Office at 204 North Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959. Will travel within all counties of our Marion office’s service area. This position has access to use the company vehicle for company‑related business. If the company car is not available, mileage reimbursement of $0.70 per mile for personal vehicle use.
• Hospice of Southern Illinois is certified by the State of Illinois and complies with the registration requirements of the Illinois Equal Pay Act.
• By applying, you consent to be contacted via phone call, text, or email regarding your application for this position.
• Benefits and insurance include: paid‑time off, extended illness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance. See the FAQ on benefits pice.org/careers for additional details and 2026 insurance prices.
• For questions, contact HR Generalist Jade Gutierrez at (618) 310‑7129 or email jgutierrez.
• EOE

Position Requirements

a. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent preferred.

b. Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in marketing or sales required.
• One year of hospice experience preferred.

c. Other Qualifications

• Reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to travel within the geographical boundaries of Hospice of Southern Illinois.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with digital marketing, public relations, social media, marketing and branding.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Team oriented with a creative, open and positive mindset.

Physical Requirements :
Performs repetitive tasks, exerts up to 50 lbs occasionally. Requires vision >20/20 at 20‑30 ft, hearing of alarms, telephone, tape recorder. Bending at knee and squat‑bend flexibility. Handles stress appropriately, makes decisions under pressure, manages multiple priorities independently.

Working Conditions :
Roughly 70% time in air‑conditioned office buildings and 30% in automobile. Exposure to humidity, noise, malodorous, infectious body fluids, communicable diseases, traffic.

• Effectively fosters collaborative and positive relationships through trust and attentive listening skills, enhancing the organization.
• Proactively seeks engagement opportunities with referral sources and community partners to grow relationships and priorities.
• Adapts communication and relationship‑building strategies to diverse referral sources and community partners.
• Educates the community and referral sources on hospice care benefits while developing relationships to increase awareness.
• Works autonomously and efficiently.
• Represents Hospice of Southern Illinois professionally during outreach, educational programs, and networking events.
• Monitors community needs, referral trends, and educational opportunities, communicating observations to the Community Education Manager.
• Multiplies projects simultaneously while maintaining organization, meeting deadlines, and adapting to priorities.
• Utilizes team approach for problem solving and new marketing ideas.
• Makes…