Community Outreach Specialist

Community Outreach Specialist

Virginia's Community College System – Piedmont Virginia Community College, Albemarle - 003

Full‑time, exempt, grant‑funded position providing in‑person outreach to community partners and prospective students.

Pay Range: $52,500 – $58,500

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

Position Overview: Identify, train, and support community‑based connectors to recruit job seekers, connect them with PVCC programs, and provide enrollment support for non‑credit students.

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

• Recruit community‑based connectors from the PVCC region.
• Train connectors to use PVCC’s platform,
  n2work.org
  , matching individuals with regional jobs requiring skills training.
• Provide ongoing support to connectors.
• Attend community meetings and events to recruit connectors and prospective students.
• Assist non‑credit students through the enrollment process.
• Provide coaching support to students facing barriers that risk program completion.

• Experience in community outreach (e.g., grassroots organizer, community health worker, tenant association advocate).
• Relevant experience in a related field or a blend of education and practical experience.
• Ability to train connectors on the n2work.org platform.
• Collaborative work skills with colleagues and community partners.
• Ability to recognize and expand on successful strategies and learn from unsuccessful ones.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, support, and motivate job seekers/students.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience with community outreach in both urban and rural environments.
• Further education in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of coaching and referral skills to help job seekers overcome career barriers.

No required travel beyond the PVCC service area. No state vehicle operation. No supervision of employees.

Applicants with disabilities may apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). Submit an AHP Letter from DARS or DBVI. Veterans may apply via AHP as well.

To request an AHP Letter, call DARS at 800‑552‑5019 or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155.

Offer contingent on successful completion of a criminal background investigation, including fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks when relevant.

Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all and prohibits discrimination of any type. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADAAA, providing reasonable accommodation as requested. VCCS uses E‑Verify to check eligibility to work in the United States.

Job closes 01 19 2026. Apply before the closing date to be considered.