MSUAASF Range C- Community Engagement Specialist

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.