Community Engagement Coordinator

Job Description:

Community Engagement Coordinator

Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and socially engaged Community Engagement Coordinator at Jefferson County Public Library to foster connections, develop impactful communications, and enhance the library’s outreach for the diverse and growing residents of Jefferson County and beyond. The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for facilitating and coordinating a robust community relations strategy, with a particular focus on building relationships with community partners, civic engagement, community outreach, and engaging Jefferson County residents. The Community Engagement Coordinator will work to develop and implement initiatives that engage and mobilize community members. Will work to build the community with equitable practices that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. Position must protect privacy and confidentiality.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/22/25
Division:
Library Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Cover Letter and Resume Required - Upload cover letter document alongside resume during the 'attachments' step in the application.

Hiring Range: $ 64,264.27 - $83,543.56 annually

• Establishes and develops strong relationships and alliances with government, education, corporate, nonprofit entities, and other key stakeholders to be a key partner in the civic life of Jefferson County community members. This includes strengthening existing relationships with partners to identify new ways of working together.
• Consults with leadership and staff to plan, design, implement, and evaluate strategic partnerships and participate in equitable community building initiatives, projects, and events.
• Facilitates equitable community events, meetings, and initiatives to foster relationship building, collaboration, and promote engagement.
• Coordinates formal gathering of community input and individual feedback that is used for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services. Ensure that barriers to participation for culturally and economically diverse communities are identified and removed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, Jefferson County residents and other key stakeholders to build and enhance equitable community engagement. Maintains contact information and lists, assisting with email correspondence, coordinating, and participating in public meetings.
• Provide ongoing input, information, and materials regarding engagement efforts. Support communications and public information initiatives with various methods, including digital platforms and creating printed materials.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and inform future program development. Share and present reports and findings to community partners and key stakeholders.
• Help to manage and maintain social media accounts.
• Help maintain media relationships to include press relations, press kits and press releases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cover Letter and Resume Required.

Required - 3-5 years related work experience.

Required - Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Business Management or relevant field.

Preferred - 7-10 years work experience conducting community relations and collaborating with partners to engage a targeted audience.

Preferred - Bilingual (English/Spanish).

*Candidates with diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.

*Candidates that meet required but not preferred skills/experience encouraged to apply.

Education:

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum three years

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Category:
Administrative, Business Programs and Services