Community Engagement Coordinator; PDF

Employment Opportunity

Town of Lexington

We are currently accepting applications for the part‑time (15 hours per week) position.

Hourly Range: $30.47 - $34.77 (Non‑Benefited)

The required Town of Lexington application form:

A cover letter and resume must be received in the Town's Human Resource Department. This position will remain open until filled.

Under the general supervision of the Human Services Director, the Community Engagement Coordinator supports the Human Services Department by combining administrative, programmatic, and outreach responsibilities to ensure Town services and initiatives are inclusive, accessible, and equitable. The Coordinator provides flexible support across all Human Services divisions, assisting staff with outreach, communications, program logistics, multilingual access, and community engagement efforts. This part‑time role advances the Town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals through culturally responsive communications, event support, and collaboration with local partners and committees.

While not serving as a lead or primary point of contact, the Coordinator is a trusted team member who strengthens the Department's ability to deliver meaningful, community‑centered initiatives that reflect the diverse needs, voices, and priorities of all residents, especially those historically underserved.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Works directly with the Human Services Director to set priorities and ensure workload is manageable for a part‑time role; provides programmatic and outreach support across divisions, coordinating closely with staff and managers to meet community needs.
• Designs and implements community outreach strategies to engage residents from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, seniors, youth, people with disabilities, and veterans.
• Assists with planning, promoting, and implementing programs, services, and events designed to engage residents across all ages and backgrounds, with particular focus on those historically underrepresented or underserved.
• Supports language access efforts by coordinating translation and interpreter services, ensuring critical information is available in multiple languages.
• Provides logistical support for boards, committees, and working groups supported by the Human Services Department (e.g., communications, materials preparation, meeting assistance).
• Responds to walk‑in, phone, and email inquiries with professionalism and empathy, triaging and connecting residents to the appropriate staff member for follow‑up.
• Serves as a liaison to affinity groups and cultural organizations seeking to partner with the Town on community‑building events or initiatives.
• Participates in community awareness campaigns (e.g., mental health, domestic violence prevention, heritage months), ensuring they include resource information and clear pathways for resident support.
• Helps maintain updated resource information, program calendars, and outreach materials for distribution across platforms (newsletter, website, flyers, social media).
• Provides staff support to the Human Rights Committee and Commission on Disability, including attending meetings and sharing updates relevant to their work.
• Assists with occasional community dialogues, listening sessions, and resource fairs, sometimes during evenings or weekends.
• Supports outreach for special programs and events, ensuring efforts are broad, inclusive, and reach residents who may not yet be connected to services.
• Strengthens grassroots connections by building trust with residents and amplifying community voices in Town‑led initiatives.

Scope: Performs varied and responsible functions requiring a working knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of judgment and…