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Community Relations Coordinator

Southeastern Directions for Life

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Southeastern Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time Community Relations Coordinator at our Summit location. Our mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world." This is a full-time position with nights and weekends required as needed.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships that support Southeastern Directions for Life mission and strategic priorities. This position serves as the primary liaison between the agency and community organizations, healthcare providers, referral sources, educational institutes, government agencies, and other stakeholders to improve awareness of services, strengthen partnerships, increase access to care, and support coordeinated service delivery throughout the region.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimumum of a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, business administration, healthcare administration, marketing, social work, psychology, or a related field. 2-4 years of experience in community relations, outreach, partnership development, healthcare, or a related field preferred. Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and presentation skills are required. Ability to maintain positive working relationships with these communicay organizations is essential. Must be profficient in Microsoft Office. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

Benefits

  • 10 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Ancillary insurance
  • Company paid LTD and AD&D
  • 403B retirement with company match
  • EAP
  • Sick and Vacation leave accrued each month

SEDL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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At Southeastern: Directions for Life we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Stay Healthy
• Medical and Dental Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
Feeling Secure
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Work/Life Balance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave and Other Leave