Community Engagement Specialist

General statement:the fleet science center’s community engagement specialist supports the fleet’s mission and visitor experience philosophy by furthering the fleet’s ongoing presence in four priority neighborhoods/regions: san ysidro, national city, barrio logan/logan heights, and the neighborhoods of southeastern san diego, and by providing educational programming designed for public audiences.this position will focus on neighborhood engagement projects, scientist engagement initiatives, adult programming, stem ecosystem support, and coordinating seasonal camps.

This position will also work closely with the assistant director of education & engagement, the engagement programs & partnerships manager, and the youth programs manager.this position requires being in the field 30%-40% of the time to meet with partners and host community events. There are occasional events that occur outside of normal business hours, either in the evening or during the weekend.

Hours will be flexible to ensure a healthy work/life balance.reports to: engagement programs & partnerships manager primary duties and responsibilities:neighborhood engagement & stem ecosystem build and strengthen relationships with external organizations by facilitating neighborhood network meetings to align on shared goals and keep records of community feedback to ensure efforts remain responsive and culturally relevant.expand the fleet’s presence in the community and represent the fleet and the central office of the san diego stem ecosystem by hosting informational and activity-based booths to promote fleet resources and programs.support

the fleet’s community engagement strategy by building bridges between the fleet’s internal community and external efforts.maintain communication with partners through email updates, newsletters, and video calls.scientist engagement & adult programming assist with program execution of our scientist engagement and adult programs by securing and coordinating volunteers, facilitating event check-in and ticket collection, and hosting  and facilitate fleet science communication workshops and assist with the curriculum-building process.seasonal

camp coordination assist with fleet camp operations by supporting the check-in process, coordinating camp materials, prepping the classrooms, and adhering to budget standards.help train and coordinate volunteers to support day camp program delivery.develop and maintain positive relationships and open communication with staff, parents, participants, community agencies, and serve as the primary contact for program participants, parents, and educators.adhere to all emergency procedures in accordance with guidelines established by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of all children.assist

and facilitate school workshops and camp classes when needed.general duties plan, execute, and maintain data collection of our programs to track and evaluate community engagement efforts using spreadsheets and airtable.work closely with the marketing department to ensure that websites and other program information are updated correctly and in a timely manner.work closely with the education department and our external partners to help shape new initiatives and pilot new program initiatives based on attendance, feedback, and partner input.work

closely with internal event staff and our volunteer manager to assist with various internal and partner events.the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined…