Community Engagement Partnerships and Research Specialist

Job Description:

• Designs, leads, and evaluates community-engaged research projects that advance institutional mission and strategic priorities.
• Cultivates relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners to expand resources and support for community-engaged scholarship.
• Supports day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and productivity in meeting organizational goals.
• Serves as a liaison between the organization and external collaborators to strengthen visibility, impact, and community trust through coordinated engagement.
• Develops reports, briefs, and scholarly publications to communicate research findings to diverse audiences, including academic, community, and policy stakeholders.
• Builds and sustains strong partnerships with community organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to advance collaborative initiatives and shared goals.
• Assists in coordinating events, workshops, and other programming that advance the Institute's visibility and mission.

Short Job Description:

• Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution
• Two years' relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in leading community-engaged research and partnerships.
• Proven record of grant writing and resource development, including donor cultivation.
• Strong experience with data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Demonstrated ability to publish scholarly work or policy briefs in relevant fields.
• Experience facilitating collaborations with diverse stakeholders, including community organizations and governmental agencies.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.