Coordinator, Community Engagement

Coordinator, Community Engagement

The Coordinator, Community Engagement supports Napa RCD's public engagement, communications, and marketing across all program areas (Watershed Health, Forest Health, Regenerative Agriculture, and Community & Youth Engagement). Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (Volunteers), and working under the day-to-day direction of assigned Program staff, this role is responsible for executing defined outreach activities and day-to-day communications needs such as social media and digital marketing, event logistics, and community engagement support – within frameworks established by assigned Program staff.

Because the role also supports organization-wide priorities related to marketing, staff trainings and events, and donor engagement, the Coordinator also works closely with Program Directors and the Executive Director. This position offers hands-on opportunities to develop skills in conservation communications, community engagement, project coordination, and project management, while working across Napa RCD's diverse programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, schedule, and post content across Napa RCD's social media platforms, maintaining a consistent posting calendar and brand voice and guided by the organizations digital marketing strategy.
• Gather stories, photos, and video from staff to profile projects, partners, and program impact for use across communications and outreach materials.
• Prepare and distribute public notices, flyers, and outreach materials in both English and Spanish.
• Draft and assemble content for Napa RCD's e-newsletter and website, and route drafts for review and approval before publication.
• Support development of Napa RCD's annual report, including collecting program updates, photos, and data from staff and formatting content for design.
• Coordinate with marketing and design consultants on deliverables, timelines, and brand consistency.
• Monitor and respond to routine social media engagement (comments, messages) and flag items needing programmatic or leadership response.
• Maintain a shared photo/video library and content calendar so materials are organized and reusable across programs.

Community Engagement and Event Coordination

• Support planning and logistics for virtual and in-person events, including workshops, community meetings, input sessions, field days, webinars, site tours, staff trainings, and celebrations.
• Manage event registration and communications (e.g., Eventbrite or similar platforms), attendee tracking, and post-event follow-up.
• Prepare and organize event materials, signage, presentation decks, and handouts in coordination with program staff.
• Facilitate workshops and lead volunteers in habitat restoration activities and ensure compliance with participant safety protocols.
• Prepare tabling materials, displays, and outreach collateral, and engage with diverse audiences during events.
• Compile community input and feedback into organized summaries for review by program staff.

Project Management Support

• Data entry and routine maintenance of partner and volunteer contact records.
• Schedule project meetings, site visits, and recurring check-ins with community partners and volunteers.
• Assemble and format materials for grant applications, reports, and funder updates as directed.
• Draft routine correspondence, meeting notes, and follow-up emails
• Track action items and deadlines across community engagement and volunteer program projects, and flag discrepancies.

Required Competencies

• Communication Skills :
  Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service, storytelling, and professional follow-through.
• Digital & Content Creation Skills :
  Working proficiency with social media platforms, basic graphic design or content tools (e.g., Canva,…