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Outreach Specialist (Hurricane Helene Relief)

Outreach Specialist (Hurricane Helene Relief)

TEKsystemsBurnsville, NC, United States
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  • Description
  • Hourly Pay : $23 | Mileage Reimbursement : $0.70 / mile | Start Date : October 13, 2025

    Join the frontlines of recovery and make a direct impact in the lives of families affected by Hurricane Helene. As a Door-to-Door Outreach Specialist, you'll be the face of hope-educating residents about FEMA relief funding and guiding them toward resources that can help rebuild their homes and lives.

    This is not a sales role-it's a mission-driven opportunity to serve your community and ensure no eligible household is left behind.

    Training & Schedule

    Start Date : Monday, October 13, 2025

    Training : One-day, in-person session

    Southern Regions : Asheville

    Northern Regions : Boone

    Travel and lodging fully covered if needed

    Week 1 :

    Monday : 8-hour training

    Tuesday-Friday : Outreach (32 hours)

    Total : 40 hours

    Ongoing Schedule :

    Tuesday-Saturday, 8 AM-5 PM

    40 hours / week

    Mileage & Travel

    Daily odometer photos required (start and end of day)

    Drivers reimbursed at $0.70 per mile

    Regional Assignments

    You'll be assigned to one of the following counties in Western NC :

    Region Counties & Positions

    North Watauga (2), Mitchell (7)

    South Henderson (15), McDowell (5), Yancey (6), Haywood (6), Rutherford (2), Buncombe (16)

    Each region is supported by two-person teams traveling door-to-door together.

    Goal is to have a person that lives in that county support that county

    Responsibilities

    Conduct door-to-door outreach in assigned neighborhoods

    Educate residents about FEMA disaster relief programs

    Collect contact info and assess interest in follow-up support

    Build trust through respectful, empathetic engagement

    Submit daily reports on outreach progress

    Use mobile tools to log visits and share resources

    Distribute flyers, brochures, and contact info

    Refer complex issues to appropriate staff

    Maintain professionalism and positivity in all interactions

    Qualifications

    Strong communication skills and community service mindset

    Familiarity with Western NC neighborhoods preferred

    Reliable transportation and willingness to travel

    Basic tech proficiency (smartphone apps, GPS, data entry)

    Ability to walk and work outdoors in varying conditions

    Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus

    What We Offer

    Travel and lodging covered for training

    Supportive team environment with daily check-ins

    Consistent 40-hour work week (Tuesday-Saturday)

    Opportunity to make a tangible difference in disaster recovery

    Potential for extension beyond January 1 for top performers

    • Skills
    • customer service, outreach, documentation

    • Top Skills Details
    • customer service,outreach,documentation

    • Additional Skills & Qualifications
    • volunteer experience

    • Experience Level
    • Entry Level

    • Pay and Benefits
    • The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00 / hr.

      Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

      classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

      subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

      available for this temporary role may include the following :

    • Medical, dental & vision
    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
    • Short and long-term disability
    • Health Spending Account (HSA)
    • Transportation benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
    • Workplace Type
    • This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,NC.

    • Application Deadline
    • This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

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      About TEKsystems :

      We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

      The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

      About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

      We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

      The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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