Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Tucson, AZ
Outreach coordinators in Tucson take programs to the people who need them, from street outreach with Primavera Foundation and CODAC to health education with Tucson Medical Center and the University of Arizona. Experienced coordinators here earn roughly $22 to $28 an hour. Current openings are below, followed by who hires and how to get started.
Current Outreach Coordinator Openings in Tucson, AZ
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Outreach Coordinator Work in Tucson
Outreach in Tucson splits into two kinds of work. On the street side, Primavera Foundation hires outreach specialists with street outreach and case management experience for its Project Action Veterans program, and CODAC's Trauma Recovery Center sends outreach engagement specialists to hospitals, shelters, camps and police departments to find crime survivors who need help. These jobs mix outreach with case management and usually mean plenty of driving.
On the program side, outreach coordinators run education and partnership work. Tucson Medical Center on Grant Road runs Safe Kids Tucson and Girls on the Run Tucson through its community outreach staff, the University of Arizona hires outreach coordinators across its campus on East University Boulevard for cancer prevention, research institutes and community programs, and Interfaith Community Services works out of its northwest office on West Ina Road to bring faith communities, donors and volunteers into its programs. Spanish fluency is preferred almost everywhere and required at some employers.
Top Tucson Employers for Outreach Coordinators
These Tucson employers hire outreach coordinators and specialists:
- Primavera Foundation - outreach specialists for Project Action Veterans and mobile outreach in its housing programs.
- CODAC Health, Recovery and Wellness - outreach engagement specialists for its Trauma Recovery Center and recovery services.
- Tucson Medical Center - community outreach specialists running Safe Kids Tucson, Girls on the Run and senior wellness programs.
- University of Arizona - outreach and engagement coordinators for the Skin Cancer Institute, the Southwest Institute for Research on Women and other units.
- Interfaith Community Services - bilingual community outreach coordinators building faith and community partnerships.
- El Rio Health - workforce outreach coordinators recruiting volunteers, interns and externs for its health centers.
Outreach Coordinator Salaries in Tucson
- Entry level (outreach specialist, part-time coordinator): roughly $18 to $22 an hour.
- Experienced (outreach coordinator, university or health system): roughly $22 to $28 an hour.
- Senior (lead coordinator, five or more years): roughly $28 to $38 an hour, or about $58,000 to $80,000 a year.
These are estimates that vary by employer and experience. CODAC has posted outreach engagement roles at $18 to $26 an hour, the UA's Skin Cancer Institute posted a part-time outreach coordinator at $20.33 to $25.41, the UA's Southwest Institute for Research on Women posted $53,039 to $66,299 a year for a senior role, and El Rio Health posted its outreach coordinator at $28.30 to $38.91 an hour. Bilingual skills, a degree and grant or program management experience move pay up.
How to Become an Outreach Coordinator in Tucson
Arizona has no license for outreach coordinators. CODAC's outreach roles accept a high school diploma with two years of experience or a degree with less, Primavera accepts a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and both want a valid Arizona driver's license. Many employers, including Primavera and El Rio Health, ask for a Level One fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. University and health system roles usually want a bachelor's in public health, social sciences or education plus a year of outreach or health education experience. Locally, Pima Community College's West Campus offers a Social Services certificate and AAS, and the UA's Zuckerman College of Public Health offers public health degrees. Peer support or Child Passenger Safety technician certification helps for some roles.
What the Job Involves
An outreach coordinator spends much of the week out of the office: tabling at health fairs and school events, visiting shelters or encampments, presenting to community groups, and following up with partners. Back at the desk, the work is scheduling volunteers and events, preparing materials, tracking contacts and outcomes in a database, and writing the reports that funders and grant programs require.
Skills Employers Look For
- Bilingual English and Spanish, required by some Tucson employers
- Public speaking and comfort representing an organization at events
- Knowledge of Tucson community resources and partner agencies
- Volunteer recruitment and event logistics
- Data tracking and reporting for grants
- A valid Arizona driver's license and reliable vehicle
- Calm de-escalation for street and crisis outreach
Career Path and Advancement
Many Tucson outreach coordinators start as outreach specialists or community health workers, move into coordinator roles at a health system, the UA or a larger nonprofit, and then step up to outreach and partnerships manager or program manager. Others pivot into case management, fundraising and development, or communications, using the community relationships they built.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a degree to be an outreach coordinator in Tucson?
Not always. Street outreach roles at employers like CODAC accept a high school diploma with two years of experience, while University of Arizona and health system coordinator roles usually ask for a bachelor's degree.
How much do outreach coordinators make in Tucson?
Entry outreach roles run roughly $18 to $22 an hour, experienced coordinators roughly $22 to $28, and senior coordinators up to about $38. These are estimates that vary by employer and experience.
Do outreach jobs in Tucson require a fingerprint clearance card?
Many do. Primavera Foundation and El Rio Health ask for a Level One fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and some University of Arizona roles include a fingerprint background check.
Do I need my own car for outreach work?
Usually, yes. Most Tucson outreach jobs require a valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation, and CODAC's outreach roles ask staff to use a personal vehicle to transport clients.
Which Tucson employers hire the most outreach coordinators?
The University of Arizona posts outreach roles across many departments, and Primavera Foundation, CODAC and Tucson Medical Center hire for street and community outreach. Interfaith Community Services and El Rio Health add partnership and workforce outreach roles.
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