Outreach Specialist

📋 Description

• Build and manage a referral pipeline through CBOs and partners, including co-marketing and referral agreements.
• Conduct drop-in site visits to business owners.
• Develop relationships with chambers of commerce and other business associations; present to them.
• Plan, promote, and host in-person and virtual outreach events/workshops for the business community.
• Identify and pursue new referral channels (e.g., licenses, permitting counters, ethnic chambers).
• Track outreach activity, referrals, and outcomes; report metrics to demonstrate impact.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; comfortable initiating conversations with new people.
• Project management skills; ability to juggle multiple time-sensitive projects.
• Clear communication across email, phone, and in-person to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) and spreadsheet software for tracking outreach and referral data.
• Interest in using communication and design tools for social media materials and outreach content.
• Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship (SEI cannot sponsor visas); must have a CA driver’s license and be able to travel to sites across San Mateo County using a county vehicle.

🎁 Benefits

• Monthly stipend of $3570.
• $1000 end-of-program financial award.
• Health care coverage with 100% premiums covered by SEI.
• 10 Personal Days for a 10-month Fellowship.
• Comprehensive career-readiness training (interview prep, salary negotiation, resume building).
• Panels, workshops, and networking with climate resilience professionals.