Community Engagement Coordinator

Parks & Recreation

The City of Corvallis Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving our community’s heritage by providing spaces and programs that enhance quality of life. We maintain natural areas, protect habitats, and offer diverse recreational opportunities that celebrate local culture and talent. Our programs and facilities support children, individuals, and families, fostering a vibrant, active, and inclusive community.

The Community Engagement Coordinator leads efforts to connect the community with Parks & Recreation programs, facilities, and services. This role develops and implements engagement strategies through events, outreach social media, marketing campaigns, and partnerships. The position works closely with internal teams and community partners to advance the department’s mission and ensure inclusive, meaningful engagement opportunities.

Full‑time 40 hours per week
AFSCME‑represented position
12‑month probationary period

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered.

Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the position description.

• Plan, develop, and manage communications and engagement efforts through content creation for websites, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and other digital/print media to support outreach and departmental goals.
• Coordinate and implement community engagement activities, including events, public meetings, presentations, outreach campaigns, and partnerships with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage sponsor ships, advertising, and grants to support departmental initiatives, including creating packages, securing partnerships, and administering related agreements and reports.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report engagement outcomes by maintaining records, analyzing data, managing surveys, and preparing reports to inform decision‑making and demonstrate impact.
• Support internal operations by maintaining websites, assisting with budgets, serving as a liaison to advisory groups, leading and assisting with special projects, and performing related administrative functions.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead staff. Provide input on performance evaluations and support staff development.
• Represent the Department and provide excellent customer service at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities; foster positive relationships with the public and partner organizations.
• Operate and drive a motor vehicle safely and legally.
• Participate in the Emergency Management program including planning, classes, training sessions, exercises and emergency events as required.
• Act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior in work activities; build confidence in the City through own actions.
• Conform with all safety rules and perform work in a safe manner.
• Maintain effective work relationships.
• Adhere with all City and Department policies.
• Arrive to work, meetings, and other work‑related functions on time and maintain regular job attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, or related field and one year of related work experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of related work experience and/or education in business administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, or related field.

• Experience performing community outreach and engagement in recreation programs.
• Experience working in a community or non‑profit service‑based organization and/or local government.

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License.

Knowledge of: community outreach and engagement strategies;
Parks & Recreation programs, facilities and services.

Skill in: clear and concise communication, both orally and written; problem solving to effectively address issues as they are…