Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Position Title:

Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Location:

Austin, Texas

Compensation: $22–$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Hours:

20–25 hours per week

• Manage and maintain existing partnerships, including regular review and renewal to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
• Build and sustain relationships with partner organizations, including attending and promoting partner events.
• Engage partners for editorial collaboration, including sourcing quotes, interviews, and press materials.
• Represent Austin Free Press at community events, including outreach and newsletter sign-up collection.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities across Austin’s civic, nonprofit, and cultural landscape.
• Track and maintain clear records and reporting on engagement success.

• Serve as a liaison between partners and AFP staff, ensuring clear communication across editorial, social media, and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with AFP’s Editor and social media team to develop outreach strategies.
• Support planning and execution of community events focused on outreach and public education.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing updates and contributing to organizational strategy.
• Track hours and responsibilities accurately and submit timesheets on schedule.

• Manage the Austin Free Press Government Accountability Project (AFP-GAP) database.
• Track public information requests, organize incoming documents, and upload materials to AFP platforms.
• Review and interpret public records to identify key insights and potential story opportunities.

• Strong time‑management skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, including occasional evening or weekend work.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple projects.
• Self‑starter mindset, with initiative to improve workflows and seek support when needed.
• Effective communicator, both in writing and in person, with the ability to represent AFP’s mission professionally.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in Austin’s political, social, and cultural landscape.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Word Press.

• Experience in community engagement, communications, journalism, social work, education, public administration, nonprofit work, or a related field.
• Experience in mission‑driven communications or nonprofit marketing.
• Experience working within a small nonprofit team environment.

Austin Free Press is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.