Community Engagement Specialist

Job description

On-Campus Work Eugene Full time Posted 3 Days Ago JR0000743 End Date: October 11, 2026 Department: Division of Extension and Engagement Services in Lane County Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 28, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation, which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography Cover letter that addresses each required qualification Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g. H-1B etc.). For additional information please contact: Jamie Davis Jamie.davis@oregonstate.edu Job Summary: The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for Lane County. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position. The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/about) (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon's people, communities and ecosystems prosper. This Community Engagement Specialist position is based at the division's Extension Service Lane County Office (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane) in Eugene, Oregon. This individual will work closely with the OSU Extension's Western Regional Director to increase awareness of and build support for OSU Extension in Lane County by: building and strengthening collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni, and industry partners; promoting Extension programs and services; and, working with elected officials to build legislative and local government financial support. Key Responsibilities Identify and coordinate opportunities that advance education and community engagement programs to serve constituencies in Lane County. Develop, nurture, and expand partnerships to enhance Extension programming across Lane County. Develop and nurture relationships between OSU Extension and municipal leaders (e.g., mayors, city councilors, city administrators and managers) across Lane county's twelve incorporated cities. Develop, implement, and participate in outreach programming and events to create collaborative relationships between OSU Extension, Lane County and external stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni and industry partners. Increase collaborations between community partners to capitalize collective wisdom around emergent social, environmental and/or economic issues; facilitate collaboration across difference, ensuring people from underserved communities are fully included. Build and continually improve capacity within OSU Extension for employees serving Lane County around community engagement.