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Community Outreach Worker jobs are open across nonprofits, healthcare systems, government agencies, and community development organizations, at every level from entry-level case aide to senior outreach coordinator, with specializations in public health education, social services navigation, and community organizing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Baltimore City
Categories: Program Coordination
The George & Betsy Sherman Center
https://sherman.umbc.edu/
The Sherman Center is seeking a Community Outreach Worker/Site Coordinator to play a critical role in implementing and sustaining Reach Together Tutoring Program (RTTP) across a small handful of tutoring sites in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Reporting to the Associate Director, this 9-month academic-year position provides key operational leadership by supervising site-based Math Coaches and overseeing program documentation and reporting. Because this role provides hands-on, on-site support to multiple partner schools, frequent travel between assigned sites throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County is required.
Oversee Daily on-site operations of tutoring sites including but not limited to: monitoring student attendance, managing curriculum implementation, and organizing required materials
- Oversee Math Coaches: Monitor coach attendance, provide on-site training and support, assist in interview and selection of coaching, communicate all concerns to the Associate Director
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Organize and maintain detailed records of program implementation and manage collection of weekly engagement data required to support program evaluation and grant reporting
- Communicate with school-based staff regarding programing
- Participate in all staff trainings and program meetings through the year
- High-school diploma or GED
- Two years experience in community outreach, health-care, research, and/or social services.
- Knowledge of elementary and middle school math curriculums, strategies, and learning strategies.
- Experience leading college students and/or adults
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, low-income communities, and high-needs schools.
Note: This role provides hands-on, on-site support to multiple partner schools. Must be able to travel between assigned sites throughout
Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
- 1+ years of program management experience leading academic programming in urban public schools (afterschool, tutoring, summer learning opportunities).
- Experience working with elementary and middle school students in public schools with academic programming.
- Course credits in a field related to education (education, social work, psychology, math).
- Experience working with bi-lingual students.
A background check will be required.
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- Accrual rates adjusted for 9th month position.
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission
Additional Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Pay Range 06 (minimum: $21.96 per hour / maximum: $25.64 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Advertised: Nov 12 2026 09:00 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Baltimore City
Categories: Program Coordination
The George & Betsy Sherman Center
https://sherman.umbc.edu/
The Sherman Center is seeking a Community Outreach Worker/Site Coordinator to play a critical role in implementing and sustaining Reach Together Tutoring Program (RTTP) across a small handful of tutoring sites in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Reporting to the Associate Director, this 9-month academic-year position provides key operational leadership by supervising site-based Math Coaches and overseeing program documentation and reporting. Because this role provides hands-on, on-site support to multiple partner schools, frequent travel between assigned sites throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County is required.
Oversee Daily on-site operations of tutoring sites including but not limited to: monitoring student attendance, managing curriculum implementation, and organizing required materials
- Oversee Math Coaches: Monitor coach attendance, provide on-site training and support, assist in interview and selection of coaching, communicate all concerns to the Associate Director
-
Organize and maintain detailed records of program implementation and manage collection of weekly engagement data required to support program evaluation and grant reporting
- Communicate with school-based staff regarding programing
- Participate in all staff trainings and program meetings through the year
- High-school diploma or GED
- Two years experience in community outreach, health-care, research, and/or social services.
- Knowledge of elementary and middle school math curriculums, strategies, and learning strategies.
- Experience leading college students and/or adults
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- A demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, low-income communities, and high-needs schools.
Note: This role provides hands-on, on-site support to multiple partner schools. Must be able to travel between assigned sites throughout
Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
- 1+ years of program management experience leading academic programming in urban public schools (afterschool, tutoring, summer learning opportunities).
- Experience working with elementary and middle school students in public schools with academic programming.
- Course credits in a field related to education (education, social work, psychology, math).
- Experience working with bi-lingual students.
A background check will be required.
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- Accrual rates adjusted for 9th month position.
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission
Additional Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Pay Range 06 (minimum: $21.96 per hour / maximum: $25.64 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Advertised: Nov 12 2026 09:00 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community outreach worker jobs.
- High school diploma or associate degree in social work, public health, or a related field
- One to two years of direct experience working with community populations or social services
- Strong verbal communication and active listening skills in community and group settings
- Ability to maintain accurate case notes and program documentation using standard office software
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits and community events
- Community Health Worker certification or eligibility to obtain certification within six months of hire
Tips for Your Community Outreach Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Community outreach employers want to see impact, not just duties. Reframe your bullet points around concrete outcomes you drove, like increased program enrollment or improved service access in a specific population, rather than listing tasks you performed.
Highlight your language skills prominently
Bilingual ability is a genuine differentiator in community outreach hiring. If you speak a second language, put it in your resume headline and repeat it in your skills section so it surfaces in recruiter searches filtered by language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community outreach worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your cover letter to the target community
Generic cover letters fail in outreach hiring. Name the specific population the organization serves and explain your direct experience working with or alongside that group. Hiring managers discard letters that could apply to any nonprofit.
Prepare a scenario answer about trust-building
Almost every community outreach interview includes a behavioral question about reaching a skeptical or hard-to-engage community member. Prepare a specific story that shows your approach to building trust, not a general statement about communication skills.
Negotiate start date around grant cycles
Many outreach positions are grant-funded, so hiring managers often have fixed program start dates they cannot move. Ask early in the process whether the role has a required start date before negotiating, so you avoid declining an offer over an avoidable conflict.
Community Outreach Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community outreach workers?
The most active employers for community outreach workers right now are University of Maryland Baltimore County, Eskenazi Health, and Planned Parenthood, and the most openings are in New York, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are concentrated at nonprofits, federally qualified health centers, and county health departments.
How many community outreach worker jobs are remote?
About 50% of community outreach worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in program coordination, data entry, and phone-based case navigation rather than field-based roles, which typically require in-person presence in the communities served.
How do you become a community outreach worker?
Start by completing a high school diploma or associate degree, ideally in social work, public health, or human services. Volunteer or intern with a local nonprofit or health department to build direct community experience. Pursue a Community Health Worker certification if your target employers work in public health settings, as many now list it as a preferred credential.
Can I get a community outreach worker job with little or no experience?
Yes, many entry-level community outreach roles are designed for candidates with lived experience in the communities they will serve rather than formal work history. Volunteer work, peer support roles, and participation in community organizations all count. Emphasize language skills, cultural connections to the target population, and any experience helping people navigate health or social services.
What does the community outreach worker interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screening focused on your connection to the target community and your availability for field work. A second interview, often in person, typically includes behavioral questions about handling difficult client interactions, maintaining confidentiality, and working independently in the field. Some organizations add a brief writing exercise to assess documentation skills before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to community outreach worker jobs?
You can find and apply to community outreach worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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