Regional Outreach Coordinator

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Flexible and hybrid work options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority seeks a Regional Outreach Coordinator for Central Oregon to connect communities with the Oregon Health Plan. You will build trusted relationships with community partners, identify eligible organizations, and provide ongoing support to improve access to health care across Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties.

This 1-year limited, hybrid role requires collaboration, strong communication, and cultural responsiveness to reach underserved communities effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with two years experience coordinating or administering a program.
• OR five years experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated ability to serve diverse and underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach to Central Oregon communities and partner organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Identify organizations to participate in the program and provide ongoing support to partners.
• Support access to health care and Oregon Health Plan navigation.

Skills

Community Outreach

Engagement

Public Speaking

Health Care Knowledge

Program Coordination

Technical Assistance

Grant Monitoring

Health Equity

Regional Travel

Spanish Language

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Public Administration/Public Health or related field

Job description

Job Description

This is for a 1 year limited duration hybrid position offering significant work-from-home flexibility.

Regional Outreach Coordinator

As the Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) for Central Oregon, you will play a key role in connecting communities with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and helping Oregonians access the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Serving Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, you will build and strengthen relationships with community partner organizations, identify organizations to participate in the program, and provide ongoing support to partners working to reach underserved and under-resourced communities. This is a highly collaborative role where your ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and understand the needs of diverse communities will directly support access to health care across the region.

Initial Posting Date: 09/22/2026

Application Deadline: 10/06/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $5,458 - $8,352

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Regional Outreach Coordinator

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

• Community Outreach & Engagement: Demonstrated experience conducting outreach, engagement, education, or relationship‑building activities with community organizations, particularly with underserved or under-resourced communities.
• Community Partnership Development: Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, or coordinating partnerships with community‑based organizations, health care organizations, government agencies, schools, faith‑based organizations, or other community stakeholders.
• Public Speaking & Presentation: Demonstrated experience delivering presentations, trainings, informational sessions, workshops, or community forums to small or large audiences.
• Health Care or Public Benefits Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with health care programs, Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan (OHP), public benefits, health insurance, or helping individuals navigate complex health care or social service systems.
• Program Coordination & Administration: Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects, or community initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, activities, or deliverables.
• Technical Assistance & Problem Solving: Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, guidance, or problem‑solving support to partners, clients, community organizations, or other stakeholders to help achieve program goals.
• Grant or Contract Monitoring: Demonstrated experience monitoring grants, contracts, funded programs, expenditures, performance measures, compliance requirements, or project outcomes.
• Health Equity & Culturally Responsive Engagement: Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities and adapting outreach, communication, or services to address cultural, linguistic, or other community‑specific needs.
• Regional Travel & Field‑Based Outreach: Demonstrated experience working in a field‑based, regional, or mobile role requiring frequent travel to meet with community partners, stakeholders, or members of the public.
• Spanish Language Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in Spanish with community members, partners, or stakeholders. Preference may be given to candidates who can communicate in Spanish beyond basic conversational proficiency.

Submission Requirements

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.

Reminders

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation.
• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.

About The Team & Benefits Of Joining

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• This announcement is for a fulltime, one year limited duration, Regional Outreach Coordinator (ROC) Central Oregon Region (Classification: Program Analyst 2 based in Salem, Oregon).
• This is a Hybrid position. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information.
• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.
• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Barry Lein

Email: [e-mail]

Phone (text friendly): 503-440-6484

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.

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The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

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