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The Outreach Coordinator supports the operational and administrative functions of a multi-year program designed to reduce mental health disparities among youth (ages 0-25, with emphasis on teens ages 13-17) in vulnerable communities in Los Angeles County. The program will primarily focus on the geographies of East LA, South LA, the San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley.
This is a grant funded position through May 31, 2026.
We require all employees to comply with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy. As a condition of employment individuals will be asked to provide proof of compliance.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support planning and coordination of the program activities and operations
- Act as the primary liaison with the community, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with a wide array of local stakeholders, fostering effective partnerships and community involvement.
- Attend community events to share program materials
- Assist in planning events and outreach opportunities to share program materials
- Coordinate with mental health partners on best practices and creating referral pathways
- Assist in promoting the Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
- Assist in facilitating YAB Meetings
- Coordinate and maintain applicable program schedules and agendas, which may include tracking deadlines and deliverables, taking meeting notes, communication with management and/or stakeholders and other follow-up action items
- Other duties as assigned by the Program and Area Managers
Scope and Travel:
- Extensive travel by foot and by car within Los Angeles, including travel to and from CORE’s Los Angeles Headquarters (Chinatown) to community events, Youth Advisory Board meetings, and canvassing.
- Weekend availability for occasional events and community engagement
Qualifications:
- Preference for candidate with bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, communications, mental health, or other health sciences, or at least four year’s equivalent experience in relevant field
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience in public health, mental health, community outreach or related fields
- Experience in community outreach
- Experience working with high school-aged students
- Experience working with youth-centric community-based organizations and volunteer groups, and other organizations and agencies in Los Angeles County (preferred)
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office applications
- Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Fluency in another language a plus, with preference for a Los Angeles County threshold language: Spanish
- Reliable transportation is required
$27.81 - $27.81 an hour
In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records checks, sex offender registries, employment, education verifications and child abuse registry check (if required by state regulations) are required post job offer and prior to employment.
Safeguarding
CORE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe and has a Zero Tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse. Every CORE employee, consultant and volunteer is bound by CORE’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy. By applying for this position, an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s safeguarding, sexual misconduct, (child) sexual exploitation and abuse, or human trafficking policy.
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