“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go”.—T.S. Eliot

Why Join The Walker Center?

For more than 40 years, we have been part of life-changing scenarios, helping others to achieve new goals to improve their lives on many levels.

The Walker Center is Idaho’s premier alcohol and drug addiction treatment provider.  As one of the leading treatment centers in the Northwest, The Walker Center has helped thousands of people find a way out of the devastation addiction brings to lead much more meaningful, productive lives.

If you are passionate about changing the lives of those struggling with addiction, The Walker Center is looking for you - join us to make a difference. You will manage the implementation of client recruiting strategies – including but not limited to campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR (public relations.)

Essentially, you will act as the face of The Walker Center, building relationships, thriving in a fast-paced environment, and be able to track multiple ongoing projects and responsibilities simultaneously. You’ll be a part of The Walker Center family, helping hundreds of people find the help, hope, and healing needed for recovery from addiction.

Our Perks

• Free meals for employees 

• Medical insurance, with very low premiums or zero out of pocket, including low cost voluntary dental and vision insurance

  • Choose between HSA - zero premiums or PPO at $25/mo

• Employee Assistance Program, including free counseling sessions per “life-stressor” events & more resources 

• Career growth opportunities & ongoing education 

  • Quarterly training for all employees

  • Professional development planning

  • Workshops or training that align with departmental & individual career goals

• Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% match, no waiting period

• Competitive salaries

• Employees accrue two weeks of paid time off per year, and also have 6 national holidays and two personal days, in addition to PTO

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Discounted gym membership  

• A beautiful setting surrounded by gorgeous Idaho nature

Responsibilities

• Reach out to businesses, community organizations, families, churches, and individuals that need substance use disorder treatment services.

• Create and maintain relationships with substance use treatment providers, businesses, and other organizations and develop the referral process.

• Develop and implement client recruiting and branding strategies. 

• Work with community members and organizations to ensure that people experiencing substance use disorders receive the appropriate treatment services and/or detox services based on their level of need.

• Follow up to ensure that any new referrals are completed and advocate for them

• Work closely with the management team to identify the needs of the Walker Center in the community

• Perform continuous analysis of the competitor environment and other industry trends

• Travel and attend networking events, conferences, and other community functions

• Work side by side with our marketing team to come up with campaign ideas and advise on strategies to grow The Walker Center’s business

• Have professional and technical knowledge of marketing strategies, marketing tools, and industry trends, especially online

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Act as Walker Center representative with media and other organizations

• Participate in a crisis response team

• Create authentic and relevant content for our social media channels - Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn as needed to represent The Walker Center and our culture, including creating video content and being comfortable in front of the camera

• Travel around 30% of the time

Skills

• Physical and emotional health preparation for all duties needed.

• High communication skills 

• Collaborate effectively with management team members and other staff.

• Physical and emotional health preparation for all duties 

• Empathy 

• Leadership

• Active listening 

• Teamwork 

• Proactivity 

• Engaging personality 

• Effective feedback

Tools

• Microsoft Office

• Experience with scheduling software

• Experience using social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Education, Public Health, Social Work, or related field OR four years of direct and related professional experience

• Any self-identified person in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder must have a minimum of three years of sobriety from substances of abuse. 

• Must pass pre-hire requirements including a criminal background check, UA, and TB test.

• Valid driver’s license 

Application 

If you're interested don’t hesitate to apply with us, and send us your resume below.

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