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Community Outreach Coordinator Jobs in Riverside, CA

Peak Point

Community Outreach Associate

Fontana, CA · On-site

$600 - $900/wk

Position Overview As a Community Outreach Associate , you'll represent our clients at community locations, sharing their mission and encouraging participation in fundraising campaigns. This role is ...

Peak Point

Community Outreach Associate

Fontana, CA · On-site

$600 - $900/wk

Position Overview As a Community Outreach Associate , you'll represent our clients at community locations, sharing their mission and encouraging participation in fundraising campaigns. This role is ...

Peak Point

Community Outreach Associate

Fontana, CA · On-site

$600 - $900/wk

Position Overview As a Community Outreach Associate , you'll represent our clients at community locations, sharing their mission and encouraging participation in fundraising campaigns. This role is ...

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How much do community outreach coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for community outreach coordinator in Riverside, CA is $58,605.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,300.00 and $62,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a community outreach coordinator do?

Community outreach coordinators develop outreach programs to serve people in their communities. This can range from helping a small set of individuals to organizing a large-scale community-wide building project. As a community outreach coordinator, your job is to take ideas and turn them into reachable goals by setting budgets, organizing volunteer committees, finding sponsors, raising funds, and using your interpersonal and leadership skills to benefit the community. You also serve as the representative and voice of your organization, speaking on behalf of the company and advocating for your projects in public settings.

How does a community outreach coordinator typically collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders?

Community Outreach Coordinators often work closely with a variety of external partners, such as local nonprofits, government agencies, and community groups. This collaboration usually involves regular meetings, joint event planning, and ongoing communication to align goals and share resources. Building and maintaining these relationships is essential to successfully implement outreach initiatives and maximize community impact. Coordinators also serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community outreach coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Outreach Coordinator, you need strong organizational, communication, and project management skills, typically supported by a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, event planning software, and social media platforms is often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build relationships make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively engaging communities, fostering partnerships, and achieving outreach goals.

How much does a community outreach coordinator make?

The average salary for a community outreach coordinator is around $45,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience, education, and location. In larger cities, salaries tend to be higher, and additional skills such as grant writing or event planning can influence compensation.
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Infographic showing various Community Outreach Coordinator job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,605 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Outreach Coordinator- 2026

Riverside, CA • On-site

GRID Alternatives
Clean Energy Semiconductors Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about GRID Alternativesexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

About GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service-learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.
Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.
Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.
What it's like to work at GRID...
At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.
The Opportunity...
Reporting directly to the Outreach Manager, the Outreach Coordinator will coordinate GRID Alternative's effort to communicate our programs and services among a wide variety of potential clients and partners. The Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring outreach activities in the community.
As an Outreach Coordinator for GRID Alternatives, you will be passionate about environmental justice, sustainability, working with income-qualified communities, affordable housing, the environment, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place.
What you will be doing (essential responsibilities):
Outreach Engagement:
  • Serve as the main contact for clients during every phase of the multistep journey. This includes outreach, screening, home site visits, and informing families/individual potential clients about GRIDS's solar and renewable energy program details.
  • Guide clients through applications and contracts, assist with paperwork collection, and maintain relationships with former GRID clients with ongoing education
  • Provide homeowners, prospective families, and the community with insights on the benefits of solar and strategies to boost their savings. This includes how to read their bill, energy efficiency, and broadly improving community understanding and support for GRID Alternatives' work and mission.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor community outreach plan, including measurable outcomes and objectives, in collaboration with outreach team and manager as well as other departments to meet and exceed goals organizational goals

Community Engagement:
  • Develop and maintain professional and positive working relationships with community members, local business, affordable housing developers, local government agencies, community-based organizations, tribal liaison and other organizations to promote GRID Alternatives mission and services
  • Organizing and hosting community events, presentations, and workshops
  • Organize, attend, and present at non-profits, public and private spaces, speaking to media, neighborhood and community settings in order to connect with eligible families and providers who may benefit and or partner with GRID Alternatives.

Administrative Duties:
  • Process and coordinate with the local utilities for the interconnection process
  • Assist in the training of volunteers, staff SolarCorps Fellows when needed
  • Tracking, documenting, and reporting on community outreach and engagement activities
  • Providing regular updates to management on outreach activities and progress towards goals
  • Prepare and update outreach materials, including presentations and flyers
  • Plan for, order, and track purchase of marketing materials that support program goals

Requirements
Your area of knowledge and expertise:
  • Passion to support the mission and goals of GRID Alternatives. Experience living/working in economically disadvantaged communities and with diverse populations or at least the ability to relate to and respect diverse populations.
  • Minimum of 2 years related experience in program outreach, sales, community worker or similar.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully planning and handling an outreach or sales portfolios that includes multiple projects and deliverables.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Salesforce and or Adept in learning new technologies and software
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Well-organized and able to self-manage challenging priorities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, flexible and collaborative; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, supporters, and community members.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment at all times.
  • Comfortable working independently and a team player, willing to pitch in as needed, such as with training SolarCorps Fellows, other staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Flexibility in work schedule and available for weekend and evening work as needed
  • Regular driving is required, and the applicant MUST hold a valid driver's license
  • MUST be able to successfully register and maintain a Home Improvement Salesperson (HIS) registration with the Contractors State License Board

It would be great if you also had:
  • Bilingual /Bi-literate in Spanish/English is strongly preferred; fluency in other languages is also preferred.
  • Experience or knowledge of the basics of solar energy, energy efficiency or a background in renewable energy is helpful but optional.

Benefits and how we take care of you:
Compensation:
The compensation range for this fulltime position is $22-$31 per hour. The base pay that will actually be offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance
Where you will sit & the places you may go...
The ideal candidate will sit in Riverside, CA. This position may require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as org-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required. GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Important to note for California applicants:
**Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: RECRUITING@GRIDALTERNATIVES.ORG
Ready to Apply?
Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.
GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

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