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The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunication Program (DDTP) is a state-funded program providing telecommunications services and equipment to consumers in California who have difficulty using a regular telephone. If you are fluent in American Sign Language and looking for the opportunity to be a visible member in your community, while making a significant difference in the lives of others, keep reading.
We have a rewarding opportunity for an Outreach Specialist to serve the Deaf and hard of hearing community in Northern California.
As an Outreach Specialist you will enhance and increase DDTP's visibility through various outreach activities such as:
- Marketing: Identify, develop and attract new clients to the program via lead generation, networking, mailings, and cold-calling.
- Outreach: Develop opportunities and present at community outreach events, trainings, and workshops.
- PR/Media: Develop media contracts, submit articles for media publications and participate in interviews with various media outlets.
- Community: Provide information and access to DDTP's programs and resources to the community and client-base.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Social Work or related field of study, and a minimum of one year of experience in the non-profit arena in an outreach capacity or the combined equivalent experience.
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; accurate data entry skills, and experience working in a customer relational database.
- Clean DMV report and the ability to travel.
- Ability to work independently.
Here's What's Really Important to Us:
- You have a genuine interest in serving the Deaf and disabled community and derive great satisfaction from making a significant improvement in the lives of others.
- You enjoy public speaking and have a knack for networking and schmoozing.
- You are self-motivated and able to work independently. While you play well with your co-workers, you enjoy the autonomy of being an individual contributor.
- You have the ability to plan ahead in order to achieve goals, but the flexibility to make changes as needed along the way.
- You are able to report data accurately and in a timely manner.
- You enjoy being "out in the field." Our most successful Outreach Specialist spends only one day in the office and the rest of the week in the community.
What We Provide You:
DDTP provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Which include medical, dental and chiropractic coverage, 403(b) and retirement plan, leased car, holidays, paid time off, and more. In addition, we offer the opportunity to work with an extraordinary and compassionate group of individuals who have dedicated their careers to helping others.
If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, email your resume and cover letter to jobs@ddtp.org. Please include "Outreach Specialist/Northern CA" in the subject line of your email.
DDTP is an EOE and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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