Community Readiness Coordinator - Health Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

7d • $56,555 - $79,164 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Readiness Coordinator is part of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) team and supports community‑facing preparedness functions within the health and medical lane, including volunteer readiness, coordination of community partners, and community recovery readiness. The primary focus of this position is to maintain and strengthen volunteer readiness; support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and training; administer and maintain the volunteer management platform; and ensure volunteers and partners are prepared to support public health emergency response. Collaboration with PHEP team members, health department divisions, the Office of Emergency Management, community‑based organizations, healthcare partners, and other local, state, federal, and private stakeholders is required to support operational readiness and community‑level emergency preparedness. This position also assists with dispensing/medical countermeasures staffing and operational readiness and maintains community preparedness and recovery partner coordination as directed by the Preparedness Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit. (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: Four years of experience with Pima County in Public Health Policy Analyst I, Public Health Educator I or II, Public Health Navigator, Public Health Program Specialist or related professional administrative or public health program classifications as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• The County requires pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coordinating organizational activities and applying effective communication and coordination to support preparedness initiatives, projects, or priorities across the public health emergency preparedness management.
• Minimum one (1) year of professional experience in public health, emergency preparedness, public administration, volunteer management, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating with diverse internal and external partners, such as health department staff, emergency management, and community organizations.
• Minimum three (3) years experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint), Adobe, and other related Microsoft applications.
• Experience planning and supporting program or project objectives, including training, exercises, and grant-funded deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient execution
• Collaborates with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and work closely to meet program goals and objectives
• Tracks program progress, milestones, and deliverables, including grant contracts
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact
• Assists in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments
• Supports community outreach efforts and participates in public health education and awareness activities
• Leads community engagement efforts, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development
• Assists in budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities
• Identifies areas for program improvement and assists in implementing corrective actions
• May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level