Outreach Coordinator

Company: Community Bridges
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the general supervision of the Marketing and Communications Director , provides technical, educational, interpretive, advocacy, community event planning, and office support, including direct outreach, preparation of outreach materials , and other functions of Community Bridges. Performs related work as required. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assigned aspects of Community Bridges outreach and engagement activities. Supports and assigns tasks in fulfillment of the agency outreach plan. Facilitate community, family engagement events and focus groups. Attend and ensure Community Bridges’ visibility at all events in association with Community Bridges’ work. Follow work plan and strategy to target specific populations and individuals in Santa Cruz County. Participate in partner meetings to ensure communication and collaboration amongst partners. Provide technical support to agency in preparation for events and or presentations. Maintain accurate records of outreach and education efforts. As needed, will document activity reports, written reports and any additional reporting. Assist and support a dmin staff in general program work as needed and requested. Perform a variety of general office support activities, such as maintaining files and preparing correspondence, reports, forms, schedules, agendas, minutes, and a variety of other materials from rough drafts or brief notes. Use a variety of standard office equipment. Use a computer to prepare and/or independently develop a variety of documents, including correspondence, reports, memos, brochures, flyers, program procedures; copies and distributes as necessary. Develop educational materials and conduct educational workshops and presentations with the support of the Marketing and Communication Director. Edit materials for grammar, clarity and conciseness. Translate documents and regulations as needed. Perform a variety of administrative duties. Work cooperatively with others and independently schedules and organizes own work; make appointments for visits and presentations. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, representatives of funding and community organizations, and the public. Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs. Drive a motor vehicle to conduct presentations and outreach. Must support the agency mission and vision. Model Community Bridges’ values. Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency. We screen all applicants, require background checks and live scan on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place. UNION: The community outreach and engagement coordinator position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Standard office practices and procedures, including filing, record-keeping, scheduling, and the use of standard office equipment. Social services and programs Skill in: Reading and understanding complex regulations and procedures; Interpreting such regulations to a wide variety of people; Organizing work, setting priorities, using initiative and independent judgment, and maintaining attention to detail; Preparing from layout to readiness and disseminating educational and informational materials ; Making public presentations and assisting in coordinating workshops; Dealing tactfully and effectively with stakeholders, and being sensitive to their needs and concerns; and OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid California Driver's License, have use of a reliable motor vehicle to conduct site visits, and be insured. Must be able to work at a computer for full workdays; some routine lifting and reaching requirements with home visits and workshops. AA or BA in process preferred. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Bilingual English/Spanish required, biliterate preferred. Must be cleared by the Department of Justice through fingerprinting. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record as demonstrated by current K-4 DMV printout.

Keywords: Community Bridges, San Ramon , Outreach Coordinator, Administration, Clerical , Watsonville, California