Community Outreach Specialist

Posted:
10/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Location(s)

Remote-AZ, Remote-IL

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. 

Kemper is seeking a full-time temporary Community Outreach Specialist. The role works with our Direct Sales group to expand brand awareness and drive development by executing outreach strategies. Create proposals and work the project from beginning to completion. This is a temporary position lasting up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

  • Research and identify community organizations, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and other relevant organizations for potential collaboration.
  • Initiate contact with targeted organizations through email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to align community outreach efforts with business goals.
  • Support sales and marketing efforts by creating and maintaining knowledge bases.
  • Track relevant community information for use by the team.

Qualifications

  • Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with community organizations via email and phone (both for-profit or non-profit)
  • Familiar with entering data into spreadsheets or online systems to maintain databases and contact information
  • Requires excellent written and spoken communication skills
  • Must have project management experience 
  • Bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not mandatory
  • Proficiency with various computer software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Excellent time management and organization skills
  • Bachelors degree preferred
  • This is a remote position, working from a home location in Illinois or Arizona.
  • Some travel, 2-3 times per quarter.

The range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  
 

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. 

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it.  

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