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JOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
JOB TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
WORKING TITLE Community Outreach Specialists
CAREER PROGRESSION TRACK P00
TRACK LEVEL P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA CODE Administrative
PATIENT SENSITIVE JOB CODE? No
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK 40
FULL TIME OR PART TIME? Full Time
SHIFT Day
WORK SCHEDULE SUMMARY Primarily M-F, 8:00-5:00 pm
VP AREA Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT 00137 - Sch of Environ,Society&Sustain
LOCATION Campus
CITY Salt Lake City, UT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT External Posting
PAY RATE RANGE $46,584 - $63,300
CLOSE DATE 07/10/2026
PRIORITY REVIEW DATE (Note - Posting may close at any time) 06/17/2026
JOB SUMMARY
Community Outreach Specialists
Develop programs designed to favorably represent the university and its services by contributing positively to the community. Create and plan programs to engage and support the community and School programs. Utilize newsletters, blogs, social media, and events to increase community involvement in community engaged learning projects, internships, research, and living learning community experiences. Secure access to Bennion Center funds for community engagement activities. Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization’s liaison with faculty, students and community partners. Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Responsibilities
- Work with faculty teaching community engaged learning (CEL) courses and community partners to establish and manage projects.
- Foster effective communication between community partners and student groups engaged in CEL projects.
- Apply for CEL funds each semester to support CEL activities and drafting reports documenting use of CEL funds.
- Connect students to internships and research opportunities with community partners and assess outcomes.
- Cooperate with faculty to invite community partners to serve as guests in classes and ENVST events.
- Coordinate with ESS web developer to regularly update webpages related to CEL, internships and research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Community Outreach Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Community Outreach Specialists, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
PREFERENCES
Type Benefited Staff
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- STV4
- Inspira Health Network3
- Crunch Fitness2
- Driscoll Children's Hospital2
- Hartford HealthCare2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Education3
- Technology & Software3
- Sports & Recreation2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community outreach specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, communications, or a related field
- Experience building relationships with underserved or target community populations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and reports
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tracking or case management software
- Bilingual ability, most frequently Spanish and English, preferred or required
- Knowledge of local social service resources, referral networks, and community partners
Tips for Your Community Outreach Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Community outreach employers want to see what changed because of your work. Replace task descriptions with outcome statements: how many people you reached, what programs you launched, or which partnerships you built. Vague duties listed without results get screened out fast.
Highlight bilingual skills prominently
Many outreach roles require or strongly prefer candidates who speak a second language, particularly Spanish. If you're bilingual or multilingual, put that near the top of your resume and repeat it in your cover letter. It's a direct differentiator in high-competition markets.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community outreach specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by mission, not just job title
Your values alignment with the organization's mission comes up in almost every outreach interview. When searching, read the organization's about page and recent programs before applying. Interviewers can tell when you're genuinely familiar with their work versus applying broadly.
Prepare a community engagement story
Outreach interviews almost always include a behavioral prompt asking how you built trust with a hard-to-reach community or navigated resistance from stakeholders. Prepare one detailed example with a clear challenge, what you did, and the specific result.
Negotiate with program data in hand
Before any salary conversation, pull comparable postings for community outreach specialist roles in your target city and sector. Government and nonprofit pay scales are often publicly listed. Coming in with specific comparables from similar organizations makes your ask concrete and credible.
Community Outreach Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community outreach specialists?
The companies hiring the most community outreach specialists right now include STV, Inspira Health Network, and Crunch Fitness, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New Jersey, and Connecticut, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently high at large health systems, county government agencies, and national nonprofits.
How many community outreach specialist jobs are remote?
About 5% of community outreach specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though most roles require regular in-person presence in the communities they serve. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be grant writing, program coordination, and digital health outreach, where the work is documentation and communication rather than direct field engagement.
How do you become a community outreach specialist?
Most community outreach specialists start with a bachelor's degree in public health, social work, sociology, or communications, then build hands-on experience through internships, AmeriCorps, or volunteer coordination roles. Gaining direct experience working with a specific population, whether in healthcare, education, or housing, strengthens your candidacy significantly. Certifications in health education or nonprofit management can help for specialized roles.
Can you get a community outreach specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level community outreach specialist positions are regularly posted and often prioritize lived experience in the target community over formal work history. Volunteering with local nonprofits, completing an AmeriCorps term, or coordinating events for a student organization are all credible starting points. Demonstrating genuine knowledge of the community the employer serves matters more than years on a resume at the entry level.
What does the community outreach specialist interview process look like?
Most community outreach specialist interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR covering your background and availability. A second round with a program manager or outreach director usually includes behavioral questions about how you've engaged specific communities and handled difficult stakeholder conversations. Some employers add a practical component, such as presenting an outreach plan or role-playing a community interaction.
Where can I find and apply to community outreach specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to community outreach specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, sector, and location, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching freshly posted roles.
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