Outreach Specialist

Health Advocacy Team Support (HATS); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Health Advocacy Team Support (HATS) is seeking an Outreach Specialist to connect individuals and families with healthcare services and community resources in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Merced County. You will coordinate events, build partnerships, and represent the organization at diverse community settings.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with 1–3 years in outreach or related fields, and preferred bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred in community outreach, event coordination, healthcare, nonprofit services, or community engagement.
• Education in healthcare, public health, social services, communications, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent H.A.T.S. at community events, health fairs, and partnership meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and local agencies.
• Promote Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Health Workers (CHW), and Community Supports.
• Coordinate outreach for events, staffing, schedules, and event logistics.
• Maintain outreach calendars, event trackers, partnership records, and referral documentation.
• Prepare, organize, and restock outreach materials and supplies.
• Collect and electronically submit community referrals within established deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with leadership, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately document outreach activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Google Workspace

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Healthcare/Public Health/ related field preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Outreach Specialist connects individuals and families with healthcare services, community resources, and advocacy programs. This position coordinates community events, builds partnerships, manages outreach activities, and represents H.A.T.S. throughout the communities we serve - Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, & Merced County.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent H.A.T.S. at community events, health fairs, and partnership meetings.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and local agencies.
• Promote Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Health Workers (CHW), and Community Supports.
• Coordinate outreach for events, staffing, schedules, and event logistics.
• Maintain outreach calendars, event trackers, partnership records, and referral documentation.
• Prepare, organize, and restock outreach materials and supplies.
• Collect and electronically submit community referrals within established deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with leadership, staff, and community partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately document outreach activities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred in community outreach, event coordination, healthcare, nonprofit services, or community engagement.
• Education in healthcare, public health, social services, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, and Calendar).
• Comfortable working with diverse populations and community organizations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel to assigned community events and outreach locations.

Scheduling & Availability

Flexible scheduling is an essential requirement of this position. Candidates must be available for occasional evenings, after-hours events, and weekends based on outreach needs.

The Outreach Specialist must be able to adjust and flex their work schedule with supervisor approval while maintaining regular communication with Human Resources.