Outreach Coordinator

Impact: Community building, Brand reputation, Program participation

Develops and maintains relationships between an organization and its community, promoting mission and facilitating engagement through various initiatives and events.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
70% Team / 30% Solo
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
High
Travel
10-20% local/regional
Schedule flexibility
Flexible
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40-45 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$58,000
Entry-level
$45,000 - $55,000
Senior
$75,000+
Growth by 2033
7% (as fast as average)
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Moderate to 50-70% growth from entry to senior
Typical student debt
$20,000 - $30,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Event Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • CRM Software
  • Social Media Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Grant Writing

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability

Technical complexity: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3-5 years
Years to senior
7-10 years
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Outreach Coordinator
      2. Senior Outreach Coordinator
      3. Outreach Manager
      4. Director of Community Engagement

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      10% to low risk due to high human interaction and relationship building
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      3.8/10
      Work-life balance
      3.2/10
      Prestige
      5.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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