Job Description

The Community Engagement Specialist develops, coordinates and implements the university’s civic engagement programming, including the state required voter engagement plan and the Metro State Votes initiative. The Specialist also provides key support for the Model Legislature program by recruiting student participants from high schools, community-based organizations’ youth programs and community colleges. Helps develop and disseminate materials to support student preparation for the Model…

Legislature simulation. The specialist provides support to all community engagement initiatives and programs and participates actively in department-wide projects and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities:

Manage coordination and student staffing for community-engaged learning initiatives with emphasis on civic engagement.
Support the planning, development and implementation of the Model Legislature program, which engages students in middle and high school across the Twin Cities.
As requested by the director, develop and manage work plans for other community engagement initiatives including the organization and coordination of student workers and volunteers
Coordinate data collection and management, evaluation, assessment and reporting in all areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

$47,607-93,342**This maximum salary budgeted for this position is $74,721.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree plus two years of professional experience in community or civic engagement OR Master degree plus one year of professional experience in community or civic engagement.
Demonstrated skill in program design, development and management within the field of community or civic engagement
Demonstrated knowledge or experience of local, state, and federal government functions, the legislative process and role of civic institutions.
Communication skills (written verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
Experience working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to achieve program outcomes.
Strong written communication skills
Demonstrated understanding of different approaches to engaging with external stakeholders and building reciprocal partnerships

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated skill of Interpersonal skills needed for this position to work with students/staff/faculty
Bachelors degree plus five years of professional experience in community or civic engagement OR Masters degree plus 3 years of professional experience in community or civic engagement
Knowledge and experience in theoretical and practical applications of community engagement in higher education
5 years of experience in design, facilitation, and evaluation of program events
Experience working with student employees, giving work direction and monitoring performance

Other Requirements:

Working Conditions: Requires occasional evening and weekend work at campus and community events

Physical Requirements: Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

This position is open until filled with a priority deadline of 12:01 am November 18, 2025.

Work Shift:8:00 am-4:30 pm M-F **Requires occasional evening and weekend work at campus and community events

Telework Yes- this position is telework eligible.

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