Community Engagement Specialist

Penn State Outreach

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $51,000.00 - $81,500.00; benefits: comprehen...
Hybrid
Community engagement strategies
Stakeholder facilitation techniques
Project management practices
Penn State Outreach is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to foster partnerships that enhance its land-grant mission across Pennsylvania. The role involves coordinating community engagement initiatives, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and managing projects that connect university resources with local community needs

Job Summary

  • The Community Engagement Specialist supports the development, coordination, and implementation of engagement initiatives by applying community engagement strategies, stakeholder facilitation techniques, and project management practices.
  • 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.
  • This position is based in University Park, PA and follows a hybrid work model, with candidates expecting a combination of on-site and remote work.

Matching Summary

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Penn State Outreach is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to foster partnerships that enhance its land-grant mission across Pennsylvania. The role involves coordinating community engagement initiatives, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, and managing projects that connect university resources with local community needs.

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Community engagement strategies
  • Stakeholder facilitation techniques
  • Project management practices
  • Community needs assessments
  • Partnership coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative engagement
  • Community vitality initiatives
  • Educational access expansion
  • Workforce development support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience (Advanced Professional)
  • 1+ years of relevant experience (Intermediate Professional)
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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