Community Engagement Specialist Job at Oregon State University
The Oregon State University Extension Lane County Office is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist. This is a full-time (1.0
FTE
), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Oregon State University and its Division of Extension and Engagement are seeking an inspirational, dynamic, and visionary individual to provide exemplary leadership as the Community Engagement Specialist in Lane County. This is a full-time position and will be based at the OSU Extension Service Lane County Office in Eugene, Oregon. The Community Engagement specialist will report to the OSU Extension Regional Director for the Western Region.
The Oregon State University and its Division of Extension and Engagement are seeking an inspirational, dynamic, and visionary individual to provide exemplary leadership as the Community Engagement Specialist in Lane County. This is a full-time position and will be based at the OSU Extension Service Lane County Office in Eugene, Oregon. The Community Engagement specialist will report to the OSU Extension Regional Director for the Western Region.
The mission of the OSU Extension Service (OES) is to engage the people of Oregon with research-based knowledge and education that strengthen communities and economies, sustain natural resources, and promote healthy families and individuals. OES partners with communities in every county of Oregon to provide information, services, and expertise to meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive. More information about OSU Extension can be found at
extension.oregonstate.edu.
The Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with the OSU Extension Regional Director to increase awareness of and build support for OSU Extension in Lane County by:
- Building and strengthening collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni, and industry partners.
- Promoting Extension programs and services.
- Working with elected officials to build legislative and local government financial support.
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
Oregon State University is committed to creating and maintaining compassionate and inclusive learning and working environments for all learners, visitors, and employees. We envision collaborative community environments that enhance civility and embrace diversity. All employees are responsible for achieving this commitment. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, complying with Civil Rights and Language Access regulations.
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Position Duties
This Community Engagement Specialist embeds the commitment of OSU Extension to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed. In addition, the individual contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
65% – Outreach and Engagement
- Work closely with and report to the Western Regional Director for identifying and coordinating opportunities that advance education and community engagement programs to serve new constituencies in Lane County.
- Develop, nurture, and expand partnerships to enhance Extension programming.
- Develop, collaborate on and contribute to county-wide communications, including print, radio, TV, social media, etc. as directed by the Regional Director.
- Develop, implement, and participate in outreach programming and events to create collaborative relationships between OSU Extension, Lane County and external stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni and industry partners.
- Increase collaborations between community partners to capitalize on collective wisdom around emergent social, environmental and/or economic issues; facilitate collaboration across difference, ensuring people from underserved communities are fully included.
- Attend conferences, community, and local events (e.g., city council meetings, county commissioner meetings, service clubs, school board meetings, chambers of commerce, community groups) to advance educational and community engagement initiatives of OSU Extension, which will require the ability to travel to these sites.
- Serve as community liaison between OSU Extension and representatives in local government, education, and social justice organizations as well as civic leaders.
- Build and continually improve capacity within OSU Extension staff serving Lane County around community engagement.
- Identify opportunities for funding streams with an emphasis on local government financial support.
30% – Engaged Leadership
- Work with Extension faculty and staff who are working in Lane County to communicate program goals and impacts to internal and external audiences.
- Engage community partners to identify a shared vision of OSU Extension in Lane County and help define priority issues.
- Work with and support the Regional Director to identify and convene other colleges and departments within Oregon State University who are working in or serving Lane County communities to build a common vision and action plan for serving the County.
- Identify and engage local expertise and experience in the full cycle of every project using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
- Collaborate with OSU Extension’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion unit.
- Collaborate with OSU Extension’s communications team.
- Create, manage, or serve on internal and external committees, task forces and advisory boards to encourage, develop and support relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders.
5% – Accountability and Service
- Provide analysis, assessment and reporting for OSU Extension Community Engagement progress in Lane County including needs, impact and outcome measurements.
- Maintain active membership and participate in appropriate professional organizations.
- Develop annual plans of work, report of accomplishment and other reports as requested for self and program.
- Develop, manage, and account for resources allocated for the assignments of this position.
- Serve as an effective team member in the Extension Western Region.
- Bachelor’s degree in field related to position: education, community development, marketing, communications, public relations, or other related field.
- Demonstrated experience of at least three years developing and engaging in strategic partnerships with community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion, including working with historically marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local, state and/or national communities and community leaders.
- Demonstrated professional competence in effective oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated experience successfully participating in effective work teams.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency using common computer applications, including presentations, and spreadsheets; web conferencing; online collaborative tools; and websites/social media for information gathering and sharing.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Experience with community outreach and engagement programs.
- Experience working with or in local government and with public officials.
- Experience with public education, higher education, or Extension education.
- Experience with advisory committees.
- Demonstrated record of active and sustained community engagement activities in Lane County.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Life experience, education, and/or training that broaden capacity to equalize the success or impact on historically marginalized populations.
Non-standard hours will be necessary to fulfill requirements of the position; Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a must.
Travel throughout Lane County and the Western Region is required for fulfilling the responsibilities of this position to advance educational and community engagement initiatives.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P06324UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
02/28/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
12/19/2022
Full Consideration Date
01/16/2023
Closing Date
02/13/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1. Curriculum vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography.
2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification
3. Response to the following question uploaded as Other Document 1: Please provide a short answer (200 words or fewer) to this prompt: “How have you demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in your professional work, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it in this role?”
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
3. Response to the following question uploaded as Other Document 1: Please provide a short answer (200 words or fewer) to this prompt: “How have you demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in your professional work, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it in this role?”
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
The anticipated starting salary will be $57,000-$77,004.
For additional information please contact: Jennifer Alexander, jennifer.alexander@oregonstate.edu
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
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