Multilingual Outreach Coordinator (County Classification: Program Coordinator)

Multilingual Outreach Coordinator (County Classification: Program Coordinator)

Salary

$73,465.60 - $98,446.40 Annually

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type

Permanent - Hourly

Job Number

1026PM-300901-01

Department

Health Agency

Division

Health Agency - Public Health

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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About the Position

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health is seeking a full-time Multilingual Outreach Coordinator (County Classification: Program Coordinator) to connect Public Health programs and services with communities throughout San Luis Obispo County. This position develops and implements culturally and linguistically responsive outreach strategies that improve access to services, strengthen community partnerships, and ensure community perspectives inform Public Health programs and outreach.

As a liaison between Public Health, community members, community-based organizations, and partner agencies, the Coordinator focuses on communities that have been historically underserved and face barriers to services. The role builds trusted relationships, leads multilingual outreach efforts, supports health education and promotion, and strengthens connections to essential resources.

The Multilingual Outreach Coordinator advances the department's equity, language access, and community engagement priorities by ensuring community perspectives meaningfully inform program planning, outreach approaches, and service delivery.

TYPICAL TASKS AND REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Multilingual Outreach and Community Engagement

• Develops, coordinates, and implements culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach strategies to increase awareness of Public Health programs and services.
• Conducts outreach in settings such as community events, schools, faith-based organizations, agricultural communities, and community centers.
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships with community members and partner organizations.
• Represents the department at community meetings, workshops, resource fairs, and other engagement activities.
• Identifies barriers to accessing services and recommends strategies to improve engagement.

Language Access and Culturally Responsive Services

• Promotes clear, culturally responsive public health messaging by collaborating with program staff to ensure information is accurate, accessible, and aligned with department guidance.
• Develops multilingual outreach materials in collaboration with program staff and translation resources.

Community Partnerships and Collaboration

• Coordinates the Farmworker Outreach Taskforce by establishing and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations, healthcare providers, schools, local agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Serves as a liaison between Public Health programs and community partners to strengthen communication and referral pathways.
• Assists with planning and facilitating community meetings, listening sessions, workshops, and outreach events.

Outreach Planning and Evaluation

• Assists in the development of outreach plans and engagement strategies.
• Coordinates logistics for outreach events, including materials, interpretation, and partner participation.
• Documents outreach activities and partner interactions. Maintains accurate records and enters data into applicable Public Health tracking systems.

Click here to view the detailed job description.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of public health, health promotion, and community engagement.
• Health equity, social determinants of health, and barriers to accessing health and social services.
• Culturally and linguistically appropriate communication practices.
• Community outreach planning, event coordination, and partnership building.
• Basic data collection, documentation, and program reporting.
• Community resources and services relevant to Public Health programs.

ABILITY TO:

• Establish and maintain effective, respectful working relationships with individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with people from different cultural and linguistic communities.
• Conduct outreach in community settings and engage individuals facing barriers to accessing services.
• Coordinate multiple activities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and deliver presentations and educational materials.
• Collect, organize, and accurately report outreach and engagement data.
• Exercise sound judgment, cultural humility, initiative, and discretion.
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Use standard office technology and applicable department data systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with promotores, community health workers, or community-based organizations.
• Experience providing outreach in Spanish, Mixteco, or other languages spoken locally.
• Experience coordinating community events, workshops, or listening sessions.
• Experience developing culturally or linguistically appropriate materials.
• Experience working with historically underserved populations, such as agricultural, Indigenous, rural communities, and people with disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

A: Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, one year of experience assisting in financial, budgetary, coordination, communication, service delivery, or program operations; or

B: One year of experience performing work equivalent to a Supervising Administrative Assistant; or

C: Three years of experience performing clerical work equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

• Spanish and English bilingual proficiency required.
• Mixteco proficiency highly desirable.

Language proficiency assessments and applicable bilingual compensation will follow County Human Resources policies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to travel throughout San Luis Obispo County.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or nontraditional hours.
• Ability to complete required background checks.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

Your attached resume will not substitute for the completion of the application. Please complete all required fields and supplemental questions. Be advised that while use of AI is common practice, we want to see your individual style and critical thinking skills in your answers to the supplemental questions.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcome.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veterans Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Make a Difference

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

In general, temporary employees are not eligible for County-sponsored benefits and may have limited benefit options available to them. For more information on benefit eligibility, please e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us.

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link).

Some benefits include:

• Medical (PPO, EPO, HDHP), Dental (HMO, PPO) and Vision Insurance
• Health enhancing programs such as Hinge Health, GIThrive and Carrum Health for medical enrollees.
• Cafeteria (County contribution to pay for insurance premiums)
• Free visits to the employee health clinic
• Mental Health resources/benefits including Headspace
• Voluntary insurance plans (life insurance, disability, critical illness and many more)
• A lifelong retirement benefit through the San Luis Obispo County Pension Trust
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Tax savings accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Paid personal, sick and vacation days
• 12 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education and Wellness Allowance
• Post Employment Health Plan
• Family Friendly workplace policies
• Flexible work schedule options
• Rideshare commuter benefits
• Pet Insurance

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:

The Countys pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:

The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link).

Learning and Development

The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:

• Emotional Intelligence
• Supervisor/Manager academies
• Microsoft Suite courses
• Defensive Driving
• Financial management
• Retirement preparedness
• Teambuilding
• Written Communication
• Conflict Management
• Clifton StrengthsFinder and DISC
• Job specific conferences/trainings

Student Loan Forgiveness

Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program

Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.

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Please select the option that best describes your qualifications.

• Possession of an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one or more years of experience assisting in financial, budgetary, coordination, communication, service delivery, or program operations
• One or more years of experience performing work equivalent to a Supervising Administrative Assistant
• Three or more years of experience performing clerical work equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III
• None of the above

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Are you bilingual in Spanish? (Note: This is a requirement for this position)

• Yes
• No

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Please share your level of proficiency with spoken, written, and translation to/from Spanish. Include the same information for any other languages that you speak.

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Describe your experience conducting outreach in historically underserved communities and/or culturally diverse community settings. Describa su experiencia realizando alcance comunitario en comunidades históricamente desatendidas y/o en entornos comunitarios culturalmente diversos.

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Briefly describe what strategies you would use to identify barriers to accessing Public Health services and strengthen engagement. Describa brevemente qué estrategias usaría para identificar barreras para acceder a los servicios de Salud Pública y fortalecer la participación comunitaria.

Required Question

Employer County of San Luis Obispo

Address 1055 Monterey Street

Suite D-250

San Luis Obispo, California, 93408

Phone 805-781-5959

Website http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/