Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Illinois
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Administers outreach programs that engage, support, and collaborate with the community to develop and expand relationships. Being a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as the organization's liaison with various constituents and stakeholders. Assists with the coordination of events, managing volunteers, and applying for grants. Additionally, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs
Community Engagement & Outreach Manager
- Compudopt
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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Compudopt is a national non-profit organization that aims to provide technology access and education to under-resourced youth and their communities. Compudopt is seeking a Community Engagement and Outreach Manager to be a key Compudopt’s site leadership team member. This full-time position is critical to the success of our local outreach efforts by assisting with the development and execution of the localized community outreach and engagement strategy for programs and services, including, but not limited to, computer distributions, technology enrichment programs, digital literacy training, and connectivity. This role reports to the Senior Director of Community Impact.This is a full-time position. The days and hours of work are flexible within the core hours of M-F from 9 am—5:00 pm. Some weekend and evening hours are required.The Community Engagement & Outreach Manager must act with integrity, be committed to achieving organizational goals, take responsibility for mission achievement, demonstrate accountability by starting with yes, and demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow, and motivate others.Major Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct and coordinate outreach efforts for target communities (including health fairs, community outreach events, etc.)
- Connect with local community-based organizations and/or school districts to actively drive recruitment for program participation.
- Under the direction of the Senior Director of Community Impact, conduct media outreach via multiple platforms to help drive the success of program activities in new or existing areas.
- Responsible for media outreach to help drive success for program activities in new or existing areas within our localized community.
- Lead volunteer recruitment, engagement, and management.
- Research to assess the continued need in program and community partner sites.
- Prepare and produce reports on prospective and existing site impact as well as site sustainability, including but not limited to metrics on connectivity, volunteerism, programs, and distributions.
- Assist the National office with student experience efforts related to technology enrichment programs.
- Manage collateral development for all market programs and services in partnership with the National marketing team.
- Manage special events coordination in concert with leadership.
- Work with both operations and program teams to ensure programmatic commitments are fulfilled.
- Attend programmatic events as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Required:- Minimum two years working in administration, marketing, data collection, or sales.
Preferred:- Nonprofit community engagement experience.
- Bachelor’s degree
Special Knowledge/Skills:- Possess strong public relations experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent verbal communication, written and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites.
- Strong ability to problem solve and create solutions that benefit the community and organization.
- Experience working collaboratively with multiple departments or teams.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the non-profit sector.
- High level of professional and ethical judgment
Compudopt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Compudopt complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Salary is one component of Compudopt’s total compensation package, which also includes:- Health, vision and dental care, employee paid life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D
- Compudopt contributes up to $7015 per year towards health insurance plan costs.
- Compudopt contributes up to 4% of the match to each employee’s retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid company holidays, and other leave allowances.
This position is subject to successfully passing a background check.
- 3 Days Ago
Manager, Community Outreach & Engagement
- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Join the FHLBC team!At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits pro...
- 1 Month Ago
Student Engagement Specialist- Outreach
- Chicago Public Schools - CPS
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Chicago, IL
OTHER
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600 schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers....
- 17 Days Ago
Student Engagement Specialist- Outreach
- Chicago Public Schools
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Student Engagement Specialist- Outreach Job Number: 240000J9 Posting Date: Apr 1, 2024, 5:08:07 PM Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Student Support and Engagement) CPS Non-Union Job G...
- 21 Days Ago
HRDI-Outreach & Engagement Specialist
- Friend Health
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARYPrimary responsibilities to provide outreach and engagement services with individuals, groups and organizations in the community, including police departments, schools, churches, DCFS,...
- 14 Days Ago
Student Engagement Specialist, Student Outreach
- Chicago Public Schools - CPS
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Chicago, IL
OTHER
- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600 schools and employing approximately 40,000 people, most of them teachers....
- 14 Days Ago
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs at Popular Companies
Onsite Social Media Community Engagement Specialist, Brand
- Intelliswift Software
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Carson, CA
- Location: Carson, CA 90745 Type: Contract JO#: 23-04901:CD Title: Onsite Social Media Community Engagement Specialist, B...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Engagement Specialist (Bilingual)
- New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
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Brooklyn, NY
- Company Description Celebrating 50 years of excellence, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) has been at...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Engagement Specialist
- Northwest Federal Credit Union
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Herndon, VA
- OverviewThe Community Engagement Specialist for the Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation is responsible for plannin...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Engagement Specialist
- Steve's Plumbing & A/C Service
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Pearl City, HI
- Job Description Job Description As a Community Engagement Specialist for Steve's Plumbing & AC Service, you will play a ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Engagement Specialist
- Arbor Hill Development Corp
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Albany, NY
- The Community Engagement Specialist will help facilitate sustainable opportunities for inner-city residents seeking to i...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community Engagement Specialist
- Southern Air LLC
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Dallas, TX
- Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist Company: Supporting a local residential services business Location: Gulf Coas...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Scouting Community Engagement Professional
- Gateway Area Council Boy Scouts of America
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La Crosse, WI
- Job Description Job Description Help Scouting volunteers work with youth and families through employment on the Gateway ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Queens County Reentry Taskforce Community Engagement Specialist
- FORTUNE SOCIETY INC
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Long Island City, NY
- Job Details Job Location Long Island City - Long Island City, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $45,000.00 - $45,0...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs
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What does a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist do?
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI
AZPM is an editorially independent, member-supported, non-profit public media organization serving Southern Arizona, and is provided as a community service of the University of Arizona.
December 04, 2019
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist in Springfield, OR
Under the direction and supervision of the Chief Marketing Officer, the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist will assist in the planning and execution of Arizona Public Media (AZPM) community events, promotions, and partnerships.
December 24, 2019
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist in Boulder, CO
The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as a bridge for 311 and its various Partner Portal Stakeholders to ensure the highest level of usefulness and efficiency of processes, reports, systems and work flows.
January 09, 2020