Remote Community Outreach Specialist Jobs
Remote Community Outreach Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and government contractors all hiring for this role. Employers hiring remotely right now include CableSouth Media III, AngelSense, and Prime Span. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.
Why Join Snohomish County?
Snohomish County’s commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound; we are situated near some of the country’s most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Teleworking Options
The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles; however, it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely, employees are expected to maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
Description
Incumbent will work collaboratively with clients and various disciplines and agencies in Snohomish County, region, and state. The Public Health Nurse serves as a health resource person in the community and interpret public health programs and policies to individuals, families, community groups, schools, physicians and other collateral community agencies and service providers.
This position will primarily support chronic disease screening, referrals, and educational outreach in the rural areas of Snohomish County. Incumbent will also provide new-arrival health screenings and referrals for refugees settling in the county. This position may also provide surge capacity in other programmatic areas of the health department such as communicable disease outbreak response or immunization clinics. Work will be performed in coordination with community and internal partners and will occur in clinical, mobile unit, and community, settings.
Work is performed under general supervision. Program Supervisor, or designee, defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which may not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handle problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgment, instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices. Incumbent is expected to operate with considerable latitude and apply sound judgment and teamwork. Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.
- Evaluate health trends, health disparities, and risk factors of individuals and communities; assist in determining priorities, assist in researching interventions for identified groups and for specific health issues
- Provide public health guidance to medical providers, schools, childcares, community partners and department staff; serve as subject matter expert to staff and community partners
- Able to conduct client assessments, provide referrals according to client needs, and maintain electronic medical records
- Exercise independent professional judgment in the application of public health principles and nursing practice
- Completes Random Moment Time Survey (RMTS) in compliance with Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program.
- Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community
- Coordinates client referrals to primary care providers for refugee immunization and other health-related services
- Completes documentation required by the Office of Refugee and Immigration (ORIA) services and submits documentation in a timely manner
- Assures practice is in compliance with ANA code and WA State Nurse Practice Act
- Participates in the development of disease response policies and protocols
- Collaborates with other Health Department programs as needed
- Collaborates with community partners to develop and implement communicable and infectious disease control measures and prevention resources in Snohomish County
- Acts as a liaison, serves as a resource person and interprets public health nursing and other Health Department services to individuals, groups, agencies and other professional disciplines
- Refers, consults and conferences with program manager and team/community members on a regular basis
- Assists in orientation of new team members and may act as a preceptor to students
- Serves as a resource and assists in the development of selected educational materials
- Develops written communications for various settings
- Presents information sensitively, effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences
- Provides 24/7 call coverage during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a rotation. When on call, act as the primary point of contact for receiving, triaging, and responding in a timely manner to notifications of communicable disease reports from health care providers, laboratories, veterinarians, or other public health agencies
- Participates in opportunities for professional growth and development
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Supervisor
- Provide surge support to other Health Department programs as needed
- Protects the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law
- Adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including timely completion of mandatory trainings
Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as:
- A registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- One year of recent, relevant experience in public health nursing
- A valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
- Experience in community-based services or public/community health nursing, Preferred
- Two or more years of experience with a public health agency, Preferred
- Two or more years of experience in communicable disease control, Preferred
- Acute nursing care experience within last 10 years, Preferred
- Experience with emergency preparedness response, Preferred
- Fluency in a foreign language/culture, Preferred
- Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish County’s insurance carrier
- Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to SHD.HR@co.snohomish.wa.us.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
A cover letter and resume are required with your online application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.
Why Join Snohomish County?
Snohomish County’s commitment to life-work balance and an inclusive culture. The County offers outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities to our employees, and we also enjoy flexible work schedules, telework options and a convenient downtown Everett, WA. location. Snohomish County believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and is committed to embedding these values into our workplace culture. Snohomish County is located on the Puget Sound; we are situated near some of the country’s most scenic national parks and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Teleworking Options
The Health Department typically has a hybrid model for most roles; however, it is outlined by the supervisor for the given role based on performance and business needs. When working remotely, employees are expected to maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
Description
Incumbent will work collaboratively with clients and various disciplines and agencies in Snohomish County, region, and state. The Public Health Nurse serves as a health resource person in the community and interpret public health programs and policies to individuals, families, community groups, schools, physicians and other collateral community agencies and service providers.
This position will primarily support chronic disease screening, referrals, and educational outreach in the rural areas of Snohomish County. Incumbent will also provide new-arrival health screenings and referrals for refugees settling in the county. This position may also provide surge capacity in other programmatic areas of the health department such as communicable disease outbreak response or immunization clinics. Work will be performed in coordination with community and internal partners and will occur in clinical, mobile unit, and community, settings.
Work is performed under general supervision. Program Supervisor, or designee, defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines; and assists incumbent with unusual situations, which may not have clear objectives or precedents. Incumbent plans and carries out assignments and handle problems and deviations in accordance with experienced judgment, instructions, policies, procedures and/or accepted practices. Incumbent is expected to operate with considerable latitude and apply sound judgment and teamwork. Work is evaluated for technical soundness and conformity to practice and policy.
- Evaluate health trends, health disparities, and risk factors of individuals and communities; assist in determining priorities, assist in researching interventions for identified groups and for specific health issues
- Provide public health guidance to medical providers, schools, childcares, community partners and department staff; serve as subject matter expert to staff and community partners
- Able to conduct client assessments, provide referrals according to client needs, and maintain electronic medical records
- Exercise independent professional judgment in the application of public health principles and nursing practice
- Completes Random Moment Time Survey (RMTS) in compliance with Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program.
- Participates in and supports emergency preparedness and response activities, including preparedness for the division, agency, and community
- Coordinates client referrals to primary care providers for refugee immunization and other health-related services
- Completes documentation required by the Office of Refugee and Immigration (ORIA) services and submits documentation in a timely manner
- Assures practice is in compliance with ANA code and WA State Nurse Practice Act
- Participates in the development of disease response policies and protocols
- Collaborates with other Health Department programs as needed
- Collaborates with community partners to develop and implement communicable and infectious disease control measures and prevention resources in Snohomish County
- Acts as a liaison, serves as a resource person and interprets public health nursing and other Health Department services to individuals, groups, agencies and other professional disciplines
- Refers, consults and conferences with program manager and team/community members on a regular basis
- Assists in orientation of new team members and may act as a preceptor to students
- Serves as a resource and assists in the development of selected educational materials
- Develops written communications for various settings
- Presents information sensitively, effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds and persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences
- Provides 24/7 call coverage during non-business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays) as part of a rotation. When on call, act as the primary point of contact for receiving, triaging, and responding in a timely manner to notifications of communicable disease reports from health care providers, laboratories, veterinarians, or other public health agencies
- Participates in opportunities for professional growth and development
- Performs other related duties as requested by the Program Supervisor
- Provide surge support to other Health Department programs as needed
- Protects the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal law
- Adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines, including timely completion of mandatory trainings
Skills for the position may be gained through education, certification, relevant job experience or a combination, such as:
- A registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing
- One year of recent, relevant experience in public health nursing
- A valid Washington State Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
- Experience in community-based services or public/community health nursing, Preferred
- Two or more years of experience with a public health agency, Preferred
- Two or more years of experience in communicable disease control, Preferred
- Acute nursing care experience within last 10 years, Preferred
- Experience with emergency preparedness response, Preferred
- Fluency in a foreign language/culture, Preferred
- Valid Washington State Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire and a driving record which meets the requirements of Snohomish County’s insurance carrier
- Successful completion of a background check pursuant to RCW 43.43.830
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
EEO policy and ADA notice
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to SHD.HR@co.snohomish.wa.us.
Job Offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote community outreach specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience conducting community education, outreach, or engagement programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database or case management software
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, preferred or required
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for field-based outreach activities
Tips for Your Remote Community Outreach Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote community outreach specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Build a written outreach sample portfolio
Remote employers screen community outreach specialists on written communication before anything else. Gather two or three examples of outreach emails, campaign briefs, or stakeholder updates you've written and keep them ready to share during the application or interview process.
Show async collaboration skills upfront
Remote community outreach work runs on tools like Slack, Asana, and shared CRM platforms. Name the tools you've used in your resume and be specific about how you coordinated stakeholders or tracked engagement without in-person meetings.
Target mission-aligned remote-first organizations
Public health agencies, advocacy nonprofits, and distributed social impact companies hire community outreach specialists remotely at a higher rate than traditional employers. Searching by sector rather than geography surfaces roles where remote work is built into the team structure, not treated as an exception.
Remote Community Outreach Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote community outreach specialist job?
Remote community outreach specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and strong written communication from day one, since you won't have a manager nearby to guide outreach strategy. Nonprofits, public health organizations, and mission-driven tech companies are the most active remote hirers. Showing documented campaign results, familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot, and experience coordinating stakeholders asynchronously gives you a clear edge over candidates with equivalent in-person experience.
Which companies hire remote community outreach specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote community outreach specialists include CableSouth Media III, AngelSense, and Prime Span, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote hiring for this role is concentrated among mission-driven nonprofits, distributed healthcare and public health organizations, and remote-first advocacy and social impact companies that manage community programs across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote community outreach specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage relationships and outreach independently without on-site supervision. Volunteer coordination, community organizing for campus groups, or running grassroots campaigns for a local nonprofit all count as real evidence. Employers also respond well to candidates who can show written communication samples, a basic understanding of outreach tools, and comfort with video calls and async collaboration.
Do you need a degree for remote community outreach specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers in public health, advocacy, and the nonprofit sector list a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, and they weigh demonstrated outreach results, community relationships, and tool proficiency heavily. A portfolio showing measurable engagement outcomes, experience with CRM platforms, and references from community partners can carry as much weight as a diploma for remote roles focused on execution over credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote community outreach specialists?
Most remote community outreach specialist openings sit in Education, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire community outreach specialists remotely because their programs operate across wide geographic areas, making distributed teams a practical fit for managing relationships, education campaigns, and community engagement without a central office.
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