Community Engagement Specialist Coordinator SY ; NBOE

Community Engagement Specialist Coordinator Confidential SY 2026-27 (NBOE)

• Position Type:
  Non Instructional - All Titles/ Community Liaison Officer Schools
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Title I Admin Office - 500

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST COORDINATOR CONFIDENTIAL
(Civil Service

Title:

Community Liaison Officer Schools)

Office of Federal Programs & Grants

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Community Engagement Specialist Coordinator Confidential within the Office of Federal Programs & Grants.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, acts as liaison between school officials, community organizations, and the School Superintendent's Office in order to aid in the establishment of educational and related programs of benefit to the community; does other related duties.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester-hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Six (6) years of professional experience in community service work explaining the role of the local school system and related educational programs to residents of the community.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE:  Professional experience  refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Experience working with community agencies, government affiliates, external affairs, nonprofit organizations, or other public-sector entities.
• Serve as a liaison and interface with the community, community agencies, government affiliates, nonprofit organizations, or other public-sector entities.
• Familiarity with external governmental affiliates, Title 1 programs, conferences, and community engagement.
• Partner with NBOE staff to cultivate relationships with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders.
• Support the Office of Board Relations

• Arranges for the conducting of workshops for various community organizations in order to inform the community of the various education program's provisions, services, and other functions offered by the school system.
• Conducts meetings with community agencies and interprets and explains the various educational programs provided by the school system and listens to community concerns regarding the educational school system for the purpose of bringing together the school administration and the community in a joint effort to…