Program Coordinator

Arizona International; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reduction

Retirement plans

Recreation/cultural activities

Job summary

The University of Arizona, Mel Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, seeks a Program Coordinator in the Phoenix area to collaborate with health departments and community partners. The role focuses on organizing outreach programs, events, and initiatives that promote public health engagement and address local needs.

The position supports ongoing community engagement activities, tracks impact, and coordinates Street Medicine Phoenix programming for high-risk groups.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Public Health or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between MEZCOPH and community members, ensuring effective and transparent communication with Phoenix and Maricopa communities.
• Support existing community engagement activities including materials development, events, speaker series, and presentations.
• Assist with tracking and reporting impact of community engagement and outreach to youth, adults, and life-long learning.
• Coordinate Street Medicine Phoenix public health programming and leading community events for high-risk populations.
• Coordinate, train and supervise SMP Public Health Volunteers.
• Maintain community partnerships and represent SMP Public Health Program at external meetings.
• Keep accurate data collection for SMP-Public Health program including data entry, reporting, and inventory tracking.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Networking

Public Health

Tribal Sovereignty

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

BA/BS preferred in Public Health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Coordinator (Updated)

Posting Number: req27182

Department: Public Health Administration

Department Website Link: https://publichealth.arizona.edu//

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Phoenix, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Mel Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Program Coordinator based on our Phoenix campus. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual to help collaborate with health departments, plan community engagement activities, with various health departments and community partners to organize outreach programs, events, and initiatives that promote community involvement and address local needs.

This posting has been updated to reflect a new primary location.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Outstanding U of A benefits include:

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between MEZCOPH and community members, ensuring effective and transparent communication channels and addressing concerns or feedback primarily from the Phoenix and Maricopa communities.
• Provide support with existing community engagement activities, which will include materials development, events, speaker series, presentations to students, teachers, community members, and health professionals throughout the year.
• Assist with tracking and reporting of the impact of community engagement conducted by MEZCOPH with outreach to youth, adults, and life-long non-credit learning opportunities.
• Coordinate and monitor the Street Medicine Phoenix (SMP) Public Health Programming such as organizing and leading community events and workshops geared towards high-risk populations with an emphasis on health promotion and health education.
• Coordinate, train, and supervise SMP Public Health Volunteers.
• Maintain community partnerships: attend and represent the SMP Public Health Program at external U of A meetings and networking events and attend all SMP multi-institutional meetings with collaborating partners, and other related activities.
• Keep accurate data collection for the SMP-Public Health program with data entry, reporting, ordering materials & supplies, and tracking inventory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ablity to multi-task and address multiple priorities while working independently.
• Ability to provide excellent spoken and written communication and networking skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting public health and community engagement.
• Ability to understand and apply the concept of Tribal Sovereignty in developing and evaluating tribal programs.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software and database systems.
• Ability to follow up on tasks.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience may be required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent learning in Public Health or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish speaking and writing preferred.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$18.15 - $22.69

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

4

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

OC3

Job Family

Cmty Outreach

Job Function

Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Paloma Beamer I [e-mail]

Open Date

9/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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