Community Outreach Coordinator

POSITION TITLE:

Community Outreach Coordinator (Northwest Ohio) DATE:
February 2026

REPORTS TO:

Director of Outreach CONTRACT

TERMS:

Time-limited, grant-funded contract through September 2026, with no guarantee of renewal beyond the current funding period

LOCATION:

Remote (Must reside in Northwest Ohio)

HOURS:

~20-32 hrs/week CORE COMPETENCIES

Accountability, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Values Differences, Attends to Details

The Community Outreach Coordinator (Contractor) will identify and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to increase SMART Recovery’s accessibility and availability to residents of Northwest Ohio.

• SMART Recovery defines project goals, deliverables, and reporting expectations, but the contractorretainsfull control ofwhen, how, and in whatsequencework is performed, unless tied to a scheduled event.
• Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits.
• Contractors are responsible fortheir own taxes, insurance, transportation, and equipment.
  
  Approved mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

• Complete SMART Recovery 4-Point Facilitator Training if not already certified.
• Learn SMART program fundamentals and outreach expectations.

• Conduct outreach to community organizations including, but not limited to, RCOs, treatment centers, courts, community coalitions, recovery residences, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations.
• Promote participation in SMART facilitator training opportunities to fill grant-funded training cohorts.

• Attend and table at relevant community events; offer presentations where possible.
• Assist in organizing events that connect community members, facilitators, and partners.

• Provide early-stage support as facilitators prepare to launch meetings—sharing materials, troubleshooting barriers, and connecting them to national resources.
• Encourage facilitators to participate in SMART facilitator support offerings hosted by the National Office team.

• Coordinate with National Office staff to promote and fill trainings.
• Participate in agreed-upon check-ins with the Director of Outreach or designee.

• Document outreach activities and contacts in Hub Spot.
• Provide concise written updates for grant reporting cycles.
• Track and submit authorized outreach expenses according to grant rules.
• Submit invoices and documentation in alignment with contract terms.

• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Works independently and manages time well.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and relationship-building skill across all communities.
• Maintains strong organizational habits for tracking outreach activities.

• Mix of remote work and in-person outreach throughout Northwest Ohio.
• Occasional lifting of outreach materials (up to ~25 lbs).
• Travel required; contractor must provide their own reliable transportation and insurance.

• Comfort with Microsoft Office and similar tools.
• Ability to adopt systems like Hub Spot with training.
• Prior outreach, peer support, community engagement, or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Lives in or maintains strong connections within Northwest Ohio.

• Hub Spot experience is helpful but not required.
• Individuals who have lived experience with addictive behaviors are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Individuals who have lived experience with overcoming other adverse life experiences are encouraged to apply.

• This description outlines the anticipated scope of work. Specific deliverables or workflows may be adjusted with mutual agreement through updates to the contract or statement of work.
  
  Health is preferred