Community Engagement Coordinator I

Salary :

$53,643.20 - $65,936.00 Annually
Location :

Government Center - 891 Mountain Ranch Rd., San Andreas, CA
Job Type:

Full Time Regular - Benefited
Job Number:

2026-00053
Department:

Health & Human Services Agency
Division:

HHSA - Public Health
Opening Date:

07/21/2026
Closing Date:

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
Calaveras County Public Health is seeking a full-tine, in-person, Community Engagement Coordinator to support health education and promote community wellbeing. In this role, you will build strong relationships with local partners, lead outreach activities, and connect residents with essential public health programs. The position requires collaborating with community organizations, coordination of educational events, and the development of accessible, culturally responsive materials that strengthen participation in initiatives such as cannabis use and suicide prevention. This position is ideal for an individual who excels at building community relationships, engaging diverse audiences, and representing Calaveras County Public health as a dedicated community resource.
Under general direction, assists with and performs public health education, prevention, and outreach work.
Community Engagement Coordinator I
This is an entry-level position in the Community Engagement Coordinator series. Individuals at this level are expected to perform work under direct supervision while learning the policies and procedures of the department and/or program assigned. This level is distinguished from the higher levels in that the individual is in a learning capacity and receives additional duties as skills are gained.
Community Engagement Coordinator II
This is the advanced level position of the Community Engagement Coordinator series. Individuals perform a full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgement and initiative. Incumbents at this level receive occasional supervision and are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures of the department and/or program assigned.

Example of Duties
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Community Engagement Coordinator I:
Prepares public health education materials.
Builds a working knowledge of the community they serve.
Cultivates and sustains relationships with community members, community partners, and key stakeholders.
Identifies and links members of the community to resources and services.
Supports community-led projects and actions that promote health equity.
Assists with the development, preparation, and delivery of presentations and health education lessons to various community stakeholders.
Assists with coordination and organizing meetings, workshops, events, and activities that promote health awareness, health equity, and programs and services.
Conducts virtual and in-person outreach to community members, community partners, and key stakeholders.
Attends required meetings and conferences.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Community Engagement Coordinator II In addition to above:

Doesadvancedworkrelatedtoassigneddutiesanddepartmentalactivities.
Coordinates and organizes meetings, workshops, events, and activities that promote health awareness, health equity, and programs and services.
Develops, prepares, and delivers presentations and health education lessons to various community stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

Basic principles and practices of health education, health literacy, and health equity; health communication concepts, strategies, and methods; community organizing, data collection and analysis, computer skills; defining health problems and issues and needs of the community.

Skill and Ability to:

Prepare and implement health education lessons and services; effectively communicate both orally and in writing; develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, community organizations, and the general public; make public presentations; work with a team.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Community Engagement Coordinator I

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years community-oriented experience, preferably in public health or a similar setting; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Community Engagement Coordinator II

High school diploma or equivalent; four (4) years of paid community-oriented experience, preferably in public health or a similar setting; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's degree preferred.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
May be required to possess or obtain additional certifications as deemed necessary.
Service Employees International Union Local 1021

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

NEW* Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home.
Program Highlights:

Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
Available with purchase of a primary residence.
Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
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Boot Allowance:

$150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.

Qualifying Classifications:

Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.

Uniform Allowance:

$600 per calendar year split into monthly payments. Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.

Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.

Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays : 14 paid holidays per year.
Life Insurance through ReliaStar:

$50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

Sick Leave:

12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Merit:

After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:

New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..

Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
6 years
10 years
15 years
20 years
25 years

Bi-Lingual pay : $75 per month for specific approved job classifications.
Flexible Spending:

Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually

Flexible Spending:

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan : Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC

Heart & Stroke Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Universal Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

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CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION:

CalPERS:
CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62

Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.
Additional Retirement Plan:

The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ). The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month.