Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement

Job Description:

Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.

Student Ministries supports students as they grow in faith, explore vocation, engage in Christian community, and serve others. Through local partnerships, service opportunities, discipleship, and leadership development, Student Ministries seeks to help students connect their faith with meaningful action in the world.

What We Need Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement to support student engagement in meaningful service opportunities throughout the greater Seattle area.

Working closely with the Director of Student Ministries, this position provides leadership for SPU's Urban Involvement program, supports student leaders, develops community partnerships, and helps create opportunities for students to engage in service, learning, and relationship-building with local organizations and churches.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student development, community engagement, Christian service, and mentoring student leaders. This role requires strong organizational skills, relationship-building ability, and a commitment to helping students connect faith, learning, and service. This position is based on SPU's Seattle campus and requires occasional evening and weekend participation in student programs and events.

The Coordinator of Community Outreach and Engagement position supports Seattle Pacific University’s mission by contributing to a Christ‑centered learning and working community committed to academic excellence, service, and engagement with the world. In this role, the employee brings their skills, gifts, and professional expertise to work that matters—serving students, colleagues, and the broader University community in ways that reflect SPU’s values and purpose.

To that end, all University employees are required to be aligned with and supportive of SPU's Statement of Faith and its derivative policies and lifestyle expectations.

What You'll Do Community Outreach & Partnership Development Coordinate community outreach and service opportunities for SPU students in partnership with the Director of Student Ministries and student leaders

Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local nonprofit organizations, community partners, churches, and service sites

Coordinate agreements, transportation logistics, documentation, and compliance requirements related to student service opportunities

Support the ongoing development and effectiveness of SPU's Urban Involvement program

Student Leadership Development Mentor and support Urban Involvement Coordinators and site leaders as they plan and facilitate service experiences

Assist with recruitment, selection, training, and development of student leaders

Develop and coordinate leadership training programs for Urban Involvement Coordinators and site leaders

Support student-led initiatives including the annual Site Fair, weekly site visits, and leadership development gatherings

Program Administration & Operations Coordinate program logistics, event planning, scheduling, and communication efforts

Manage program supplies, purchasing, reimbursements, and budget tracking

Assist with planning and implementation of conferences, retreats, mission trips, and other engagement opportunities

Ensure effective communication and collaboration with campus departments and community partners

Student Ministries Collaboration Serve as an active member of the Student Ministries team Collaborate on Student Ministries initiatives, events, and departmental priorities

Assist with planning and implementation of the annual Church & Ministry Fair Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and collaborative programming efforts

Assist in evaluating and maintaining church partnerships consistent with university policies and values

Supervision & Support Supervise the graduate assistant assigned to community outreach initiatives

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