Early Care and Education Coordinator - Health Department

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

102d • $54,142 - $64,958

About The Position

The Pima County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator in the REACH Program. The Program Coordinator works closely with community partners and community groups to plan, coordinate, monitor and participate in administrative and operational activities associated with the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program within the Community Outreach, Prevention and Education (COPE) Division. This position is responsible for the early care and education grant strategy promotion, outreach, health policy development, systems change activities, and support of other program areas as needed. Duties and responsibilities can change as community, funder and/or department needs evolve. This position works closely with program staff who implement the day-to-day operations.

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 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in public health, education, public policy, health sciences, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years experience collaborating and/or building partnerships with schools, community organizations, tribal nations, and/or community groups.
• Minimum six (6) months experience facilitating community groups, coalitions, or community member meetings.
• Minimum six (6) months experience working with local or federal government officials, community stakeholders, intradepartmental senior leadership and other key community-based organizations in the development of population-based policies, systems and programming.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree