Community Engagement Specialist

Position Title:

Community Engagement Specialist

Classification Code: 1051 RCW Exemption Criteria 13 - Counseling of Students (EWU Position Number E99165, FLSA Exempt, Administrative Bargaining Unit PSE, 12 month term)

Location:

Cheney, Washington (Spokane County)

Salary: $50,626 – $55,000 (dependent on education, experience, and skills)

Benefits: health insurance, disability insurance, retirement, vacation & sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays, tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, campus workout facilities access, free STA bus transportation. Additional benefits details available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position reports to the Associate Director of Community Engagement Office and is responsible for strengthening and fostering meaningful partnerships between the university and the broader community. The specialist is a representative and resource for the Community Engagement Office, coordinates service‑learning initiatives and assesses student learning outcomes, facilitates volunteer engagement, develops programs connecting students, faculty, and community organizations to promote civic engagement, and assists with the EWU Aspire program.

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses to identify collaboration opportunities.
• Build and sustain ongoing relationships with students that facilitate and enhance the student/university connection. Serve as a liaison between EWU students, faculty, and community organizations to facilitate volunteerism, internships, and career-centered learning projects.
• Represent EWU at community meetings, events, and service initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase student and faculty participation in community engagement programs.
• Organize and manage community-based programs, events, and service projects in alignment with the university’s engagement goals.
• Provide administrative assistance for the office of community engagement, including front desk coverage coordination.
• Be attentive to the EWU Aspire program, ensuring students gain real-world experience through mentoring, leadership, and direct engagement with K‑12 students.
• Track participation of students and community partners, and the impact of engagement programs, collecting data to assess effectiveness and inform future initiatives.
• Assist with grant writing and fundraising efforts to develop community engagement programs.
• Develop promotional materials, newsletters, and social media content to highlight community engagement efforts.
• Manage the community engagement website and maintain up‑to‑date information on available service opportunities.
• Provide reports and presentations to university leadership and stakeholders on community engagement impact.
• Work in partnership with university colleagues to enhance student participation and engagement and community impact efforts.
• Interpret university policies, procedures, and requirements for students.
• Represent EWU on campus and community committees.

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, social work, public administration, education, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in community engagement, outreach, program coordination, or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience managing programs, events, or volunteer initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Student‑centered with a passion for student success.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs, including universal access for students, faculty, staff, and the public.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with service‑learning and civic engagement best practices.
• Bilingual fluency, with Spanish preferred.

• Student‑centered with a passion for student success.
• Ability to work independently and…