How to hire an outreach assistant

How to hire an outreach assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step outreach assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an outreach assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new outreach assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an outreach assistant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An outreach assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, outreach assistants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents outreach assistant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Outreach Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Outreach Assistant	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$12-22
   Outreach Worker	An outreach worker is responsible for supporting community events and relief efforts to assist citizens with their needs, providing them resources, and facilitating lifestyle programs. Outreach workers coordinate with participants, suppliers, and sponsors for funding and promotions... Show more	$13-23
   Outreach Coordinator	An outreach coordinator is responsible for assisting community and fundraising programs, ensuring the smooth flow of events and participants' engagement. Outreach coordinators often work with humanitarian organizations or other nonprofit institutions to promote and develop citizens' welfare... Show more	$16-28

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Phone Calls
   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Lead Generation
   • Program Materials
   • PowerPoint
   • Campaign Leadership
   • Outreach Events
   • Data Entry
   • LLS
   • Community Outreach
   • Data Collection
   • Event Planning
   • Social Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Ensure that patients' files are correct and current both on paper and electronically; help manage support groups.
   • Assist doctors, nurses, community partners, patients and all staff by serving as a Spanish interpreter.
   • Work closely with director of communications and operations to develop incentives to increase attendance at student and alumni events.
   • Deliver direct services to children with autism by executing individualize plans, completing necessary documentation and communication effectively with team.
   • Facilitate patient compliance with tuberculosis disease treatment and tuberculosis infection.

   More outreach assistant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your outreach assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An outreach assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, outreach assistants' average salary in georgia is 50% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level outreach assistants earn 47% less than senior-level outreach assistants.
   • Certifications. An outreach assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an outreach assistant's salary.

   Average outreach assistant salary

   $16.51hourly

   $34,346 yearly

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   Entry-level outreach assistant salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average outreach assistant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$52,589	$25
   2	District of Columbia	$44,272	$21
   3	Washington	$43,114	$21
   4	Oregon	$41,825	$20
   5	New Jersey	$38,501	$19
   6	Wisconsin	$37,337	$18
   7	Maryland	$36,162	$17
   8	Colorado	$36,147	$17
   9	New York	$35,994	$17
   10	Virginia	$34,765	$17
   11	Kansas	$34,282	$16
   12	Montana	$33,642	$16
   13	Minnesota	$32,719	$16
   14	Arkansas	$32,448	$16
   15	Michigan	$31,597	$15
   16	Texas	$29,320	$14
   17	Utah	$29,133	$14
   18	West Virginia	$28,347	$14
   19	South Carolina	$28,294	$14
   20	North Carolina	$27,979	$13

   Average outreach assistant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Columbia University in the City of New York	$56,949	$27.38	5
   2	City of Baltimore	$54,276	$26.09	5
   3	Earthjustice	$54,245	$26.08
   4	University of California-Berkeley	$50,050	$24.06
   5	Salt Lake County	$48,784	$23.45
   6	International Rescue Committee	$48,503	$23.32
   7	Center for Global Development	$48,012	$23.08
   8	Student Conservation Association	$46,888	$22.54	10
   9	City of Louisville	$43,702	$21.01
   10	The New York Public Library	$43,235	$20.79	1
   11	Minnesota State Fair	$42,781	$20.57	1
   12	Hackensack Meridian Health	$41,732	$20.06	5
   13	Greystar Real Estate Partners	$39,985	$19.22	15
   14	Missouri State University	$39,426	$18.95
   15	Dodge City Community College	$36,283	$17.44
   16	Baylor College of Medicine	$35,743	$17.18
   17	City of Salinas	$35,724	$17.18
   18	Peraton	$35,138	$16.89
   19	Alight Solutions	$35,001	$16.83
   20	Planned Parenthood	$34,720	$16.69

4. Writing an outreach assistant job description

   An outreach assistant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an outreach assistant job description:

   Outreach assistant job description example

   Intercity Transit's Walk N Roll program collaborates with schools and community partners to offer educational programming that encourages the use of walking, biking, and using public transit for transportation. The AmeriCorps Member will teach youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options through a variety of hands-on education and outreach activities. Activities teach participants skills in bike and pedestrian safety, bike mechanics, and how to ride public transit. The Member will also support volunteers in our bike shop as they rebuild donated bikes. These bikes are given to youth who complete our bike safety classes. The Member will help participants learn life-long skills to prepare them for the possibility of choosing a car free future. The monthly stipend for this position is $3,143.24. We plan to interview candidates during the spring and summer of 2022. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
   
   Member Duties : · Teach hands-on bike mechanic and bike safety classes to middle and high school youth. · Participate in walk and bike to school events. · Give classroom presentations and lead field trips that teach youth about public transit. · Educate youth and families about environmentally friendly transportation options at outreach events. · Encourage drivers to make roads safer for people walking and biking by pledging to be Safe Streets Ambassadors. · Teach bike safety skills to youth at bike safety community events. · Oversee and assist bike shop volunteers with rebuilding bikes. · Develop and maintain teaching tools and outreach materials that support education activities.
   
   Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Health Coverage , Stipend .
   Terms :
   
   Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
   
   Service Areas :
   
   Environment .
   
   Skills :
   
   Confident riding a bike. , Team Work .

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right outreach assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your outreach assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit outreach assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit outreach assistants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new outreach assistant

   Once you've selected the best outreach assistant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new outreach assistant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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