Community Outreach Specialist

Summary

We are currently hiring for a Community Outreach Specialist to join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. In this role as Community Outreach Specialist, you will cultivate relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and influencers in the community. You will also deliver presentations, attend community events/meetings, and distributes materials while working with corporate communications team. Also, you will ensure activities are updated, distributed, and in compliance with contracts and mandates.

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Here is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future.

Description

Logistics

This position is full time (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday and will be located at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, S.C., 29203.

What You Will Do

• Plans and executes community/member events.
• Executes member growth and retention strategies.
• Measures and tracks result and identifies root causes that will enable assigned targets to be met.
• Develops and implements community/member outreach and education plans that align with the corporate strategic goals. Researches and identifies new opportunities for community engagement.
• Supports and collaborates with various internal teams to ensure corporate goals are met.
• Ensures state required marketing activity reports are communicated to management.
  
  

To Qualify For This Position, You Will Need

• Bachelor's OR four years job related work experience OR Associate's and two years job-related work experience.
• Two years community outreach experience.
• Self-motivation and proactive to take the initiative.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Understanding South Carolina community resources and programs and ability to forge relationships with these organizations.
• Cultural and linguistic understanding of the Medicaid population.
• Microsoft Office.
  
  

What We Prefer

• Medicaid TPL experience.
• Two years of training OR outreach experience.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong research, planning, and data gathering and analytical skills.
  
  

What We Can Do for You

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid annual leave – the longer you work here, the more you earn.
• Nine paid holidays.
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
• Wellness programs and healthy lifestyle premium discount.
• Tuition assistance.
• Service recognition.
• Incentive Plan.
• Merit Plan.
• Continuing education funds for additional certifications and certification renewal.
  
  

What To Expect Next

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with a recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.