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Outreach Representative for Upper Michigan

Special Education Mediation Services

Outreach Representative for Upper Michigan

Gaylord, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    MUST LIVE IN UPPER MICHIGAN: We are seeking a person with a professional demeanor, polished customer service skills, and excellent writing and oral communication skills who can work independently and with staff to increase awareness of SEMS services. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and school environments helpful but not required. The Outreach Representative will:

     

    • Identify individuals and organizations that could benefit from SEMS services
    • Develop outreach opportunities and communication channels to reach those identified
    • Schedule activities with target organizations and post on the SEMS calendar
    • Establish a working relationship between SEMS and potential program users
    • Promote SEMS benefits and services
    • Furnish information and presentations
    • Maintain a supply of informational materials for distribution
    • Conduct follow-up activities with contacted organizations
    • Attend pertinent statewide and regional seminars and conferences
    • Staff SEMS exhibit tables at statewide and regional conferences
    • Attend scheduled SEMS staff meetings in Okemos
    • Report each pay period on outreach activities to the SEMS database
    • Suggest improvements to outreach materials and activities
    • Other related tasks as necessary

     

    The position will involve travel to school districts, parent groups, and related community service organizations and agencies in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. It will also require occasional attendance at special education conferences statewide.