Community Engagement Specialist - JR0000743

Job description

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in field related to position: education, community development, marketing, communications, public relations, political science, business administration, or another related field. Demonstrated experience of at least three (3) years developing and engaging in strategic partnerships with community stakeholders. Demonstrated professional competence in effective oral and written communication, with ability to engage successfully with broad and diverse audiences in a culturally responsible manner. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local, state and/or national communities and community leaders. A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming. Demonstrated experience successfully participating in effective work teams. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Proficiency using common computer applications, including presentations, and spreadsheets; web conferencing; online collaborative tools; and websites/social media for information gathering and sharing. 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. Create, manage, or serve on internal and external committees, task forces and advisory boards to encourage, develop and support relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 28, 2026. See posting for complete list of duties and qualifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.