Outreach Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz

Colorado School of Public Health | Centers for Health, Work & Environment

Outreach Coordinator
Position #: 00847625 - Requisition #: 39789

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as an Outreach Coordinator (Communications Intermediate Professional). This position is a key member of the school's Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE), whose mission is to advance the health, safety, and well-being of workers.

The Outreach Coordinator will work on amplifying our impact through communications, dissemination, marketing, events, partner engagement, and media. This position will be responsible for working with multiple project leads, including faculty and staff, to execute core marketing activities to engage a broad group of stakeholders and make sure our supporters receive the information they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute marketing and communication strategies, including key messaging, email campaigns, newsletters, digital and traditional media outreach, content development, and new stories.

• Develop dissemination materials (flyers, slide decks, posters, collateral) and other content through writing, production of graphics, and video production in collaboration with faculty and staff project leads.

• Support marketing and outreach efforts for CHWE's core centers, programs, projects, and events, including coordination of media outreach efforts and external vendors and contractors.

• Write and update website content, reports, email campaigns, and digital ads while collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners; maintain and update multiple CHWE websites with support from communications staff.

• Coordinate the production of CHWE publications, including annual reports and newsroom articles, and serve as the primary editor for external content.

• Serve as the lead coordinator for all in-person events organized by CHWE, including local, regional, and national events, conferences, and meetings. Responsibilities include event planning timelines and coordination, speaker coordination, and day-of logistics.

• Support project outreach and partner engagement efforts, including partner and community outreach activities.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Director of Outreach and Programs.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

Hybrid -This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week. This position will be required to be in attendance for pre-planned in-person conferences and events (local, regional, and national).

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications, public health, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• One (1) year of experience in communications, marketing, or outreach including coordination of events or public-facing programs.

  • Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

  • Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field

• Demonstrated experience executing communications and marketing plans

• Experience working in public health.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service and project management skills.

• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Demonstrated experience in creating content that has been purposed for press releases/press packets and managing relationships with reporters

• Demonstrated experience in creating content for websites, visual graphics, and professional reports

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously and strong attention to detail

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address should be available upon request.

Questions should be directed to: Olivia Zarella, Olivia.Zarella@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until May 5, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $55,000 - $64,000 per year.

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.