Responsibilities

• Develop an integrated communications and outreach plan.
• Lead proactive outreach efforts to increase awareness of Foundation for Recovery’s programs and services across Southern Nevada.
• Conduct presentations, workshops, and informational sessions for community partners, service providers, and the public.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners including behavioral health providers, healthcare systems, schools, workforce agencies, law enforcement, and community-based organizations.
• Coordinate and attend community events, resource fairs, and networking opportunities to expand program visibility and referral pipelines.
• Search for and secure public speaking opportunities to educate the public, reduce stigma of behavioral health disorders, and provide information about the organization and our programs.
• Develop targeted outreach strategies to increase awareness and utilization of the transitional-aged youth recovery housing program for individuals ages 18–24.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with new and existing partners to strengthen collaboration and referral pathways.
• Identify and cultivate new partnership opportunities that align with organizational goals and program growth.
• Capture and elevate member success stories, program milestones, and community impact through written and digital content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, public health, social work, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in community outreach, communications, public relations, or a related role, preferably in a nonprofit or behavioral health setting.
• Proficiency with digital media platforms, search engine optimization, content management systems, and basic design/analytics tools (Google Ad Grants, Analytics, Data Studio, WordPress, social media platforms, Email and SMS agents, Canva, Adobe, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, referral partners, and stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, including experience developing content for websites, social media, newsletters, SMS campaigns, public displays, streaming platforms, and printed outreach materials.
• Experience with media relations, including drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, or engaging with local media outlets.
• Experience with public speaking, drafting talking points, and giving presentations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (or ability to travel locally for meetings, outreach, and events).
• Knowledge of or experience working with individuals impacted by substance use and/or mental health conditions.

Preferred

• Experience supporting or leading outreach for housing programs, particularly recovery housing or supportive housing initiatives.
• Experience working in grant-funded environments and supporting program reporting or communications deliverables.
• Video editing for short-form online content

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible work from home options available