Job Description

Position Purpose

Reporting to and working closely with the Foundation Executive Director and the Vision Health Program Manager, the Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for engagement with the community and other interested parties in effort to increase the visibility of our Pediatric Vision Health programs and events, as well as increasing the number of active participants and supporters. The Community Outreach Coordinator also interfaces with the Vision Health Services team to ensure seamless interaction with those seeking our services, including providing referrals to other agencies as needed.

The Community Outreach Coordinator also supports direct clinic care by providing essential duties to include but not limited to, providing vision screenings, crowd control, data entry and additional support as needed at clinics. This role also has an administrative component.

Schedule and Travel

The schedule is Monday through Friday, following general office hours with occasional weekends. Position travels throughout respective clinic regions to include Hillsborough County, Pasco County and Pinellas County – all subject to change.

Pay

• $25.00 - $26.75 per hour
• This is a grant-funded position through June 30, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of LWVI Foundation and Institute while exhibiting a personal commitment to vision health and organ donation.
• Identify and develop relationships with potential supporters and partners within the local community who could benefit from understanding the work of LWVI and the services offered.
• Secure opportunities for the Foundation team to provide in-person and/or online presentations and overviews and opportunities for vision screenings or Mobile Vision Clinic visits.
• Maintain calendar of school and community clinics for client referrals, scheduling and grant reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from parents, schools and other community members seeking services or partnership.
• Responsible for the scheduling, consent forms, vision screenings and data entry of the Vision Health Services program.
• Coordinate and distribute correspondence, i.e., program materials, flyers, appropriate thank you letters, and follow up letters.
• Represent the Lions World Vision Institute in promoting the importance of vision care to parents, students, school personnel and general public.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience working in an office environment.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance is require plus reliable transportation to and from office and clinics.
• Vision Care experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact with and communicate to school personnel, optometrists, ophthalmologists, volunteers, parents, funders and Lions World Vision Institute staff and management.
• Exceptional organizational skills including demonstrated abilities in Microsoft Office, Excel and Electronic Health Record Systems.
• Both verbal and written communication skills that lead to clear expectations in coordinating and collaborating across peers, volunteers and external resources.
• Able and willing to work with pre-K, elementary and high school students.
• Ability to effectively prioritize shifting activities; adaptability to change.
• Detail oriented and flexible with a frequently changing, fast paced environment while keeping an open mind and pleasant demeanor with coworkers and school staff.
• Must have a sense of urgency with good time management skills.
• Be a self-starter and perform work independently.
• Able to pass Level II background check and drug test.
• Spanish speaking helpful.

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

As an equal opportunity employer, every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. Lions World Vision Institute does not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, political ideology, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, national origin, color, military or veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. Lions World Vision Institute is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, individuals that require accommodations in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at (800) 214-6356 for assistance. Lions World Vision Institute will use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Current LWVI Employees should also contact the Human Resources department to notify them of your submission.

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