Community & Business Development Specialist - Remote

Overview

The Community Connection Specialist serves as a vital ambassador for The Independence Center (The IC), helping to drive awareness, engagement, and interest in our programs and services.

In Short

• Serve as a key connector between The IC and potential Clients, Caregivers, Veterans and referral sources.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase referrals and grow participation in The IC’s programs and services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare professionals, and service agencies.
• Represent The IC at community events and networking opportunities.
• Deliver presentations to organizations and groups about The IC’s services and impact.
• Seek out and pursue speaking engagements and opportunities to increase visibility.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand program offerings and consumer needs.
• Support marketing initiatives to raise awareness of services.
• Participate in required program, committee or IC meetings.
• This position may require the performance of other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrates The IC’s core values of Adaptability, Collaboration, Inclusion, Integrity and Person First.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
• Extraordinary customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and flexible.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for high-quality work.
• Capacity to work individually and as a team member.
• Possess decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within HIPAA regulations.
• Proficiency with computers, including MS Windows and MS Office.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.