Outreach Consultant

The Outreach Consultant will be responsible for promoting key aspects of Spence‑Chapin’s Domestic Adoption Programs. The role includes providing education about S‑C’s Domestic Adoption Program and Birth Parent Services in New York City, supporting the implementation of outreach strategies to recruit prospective birth parent clients, informing and training local health care professionals, schools, religious organizations, and social service providers about Spence‑Chapin’s services and adoption programs, and collecting information and data as instructed to improve outreach efforts.

The ideal candidate has excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations. This is a consultant position, which requires 2 days per week in the city of New York (Staten Island, Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx) not exceeding 14 hours per week unless previously approved by Spence‑Chapin. The hourly range is $30–35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Spence‑Chapin is a non‑profit organization based in New York City that has been providing adoption services and adoption support for more than 110 years. We have served more than 25,000 children, women, and families through our main program areas, including Comprehensive Domestic and International Adoption Programs;
Birth Parent Services;
Well‑being Services; and International Humanitarian Aid.

• Recruit clients for the Domestic Adoption Program, including pregnant or recently given‑birth women who need counseling services.
• Strengthen existing relationships and build new relationships with relevant healthcare and social service organizations.
• Solicit, book, and conduct training about Spence‑Chapin’s services for relevant professionals and organizations.
• Educate local schools, religious organizations, and social service providers about Spence‑Chapin’s services and adoption programs; collect information and data as instructed to improve outreach efforts.
• Build new relationships with healthcare and social service organizations through emails, direct mail, site visits, community events, and in‑service presentations.
• Support the development and implementation of outreach strategies to reach women and couples in need of pregnancy options counseling.
• Facilitate introductions to relevant individuals and organizations that can help advance S‑C adoption services in New York City.
• Identify and perform outreach to programs related to parenting, adoption, and pregnancy in New York State, including hospitals, women’s health clinics, social service organizations, schools, and other agencies whose clientele may benefit from S‑C services.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of two to three years of experience in child and family services, foster care, or adoption.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) plus.

• MS Office – proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with database platforms and entering case notes.

• Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multitask; strong execution skills; thorough follow‑through and attention to detail.
• Culturally respectful and informed practice with appreciation for the diversity of family types and structures.
• Located in New York City (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx, and Queens).

• Full health benefits.
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule.
• HRA & FSA plans.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Other benefits as part of a competitive package.