Community Engagement Specialist

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $51,000.00 - $81,500.00; benefits: comprehen...
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Community engagement strategies
Stakeholder facilitation techniques
Project management practices
** The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to facilitate partnerships that enhance community outreach and educational access throughout Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in community engagement, project management, and stakeholder facilitation. **

Job Summary

  • Penn State Outreach seeks a highly collaborative and community-focused Community Engagement Specialist to support partnerships that advance Penn State’s land-grant mission across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • This role connects University expertise with community priorities by facilitating partnerships, coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement initiatives, and supporting collaborative projects that strengthen communities and expand educational access.
  • The position contributes to advancing the University's land-grant mission by expanding educational opportunities, supporting workforce development, and fostering initiatives that improve community vitality throughout the Commonwealth.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to facilitate partnerships that enhance community outreach and educational access throughout Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in community engagement, project management, and stakeholder facilitation. **

Salary

Base: $51,000.00 - $81,500.00; Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount; Bonus/Equity: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • community engagement strategies
  • stakeholder facilitation techniques
  • project management practices
  • collaboration and partnership opportunities
  • community needs assessments
  • engagement programs and initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • highly collaborative
  • community-focused
  • advance Penn State’s land-grant mission
  • expand educational access
  • improve community vitality

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • 1+ years of relevant experience (Intermediate Professional)
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Experience in outreach or community engagement
  • Experience in nonprofit settings
  • Project management certification or equivalent experience
  • Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) tools
  • Experience conducting community assessments
  • Experience with asset mapping
  • Experience with stakeholder analysis

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the US

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