Community Engagement Coordinator

Description

THE ORGANIZATION

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement (Riis Settlement), a community-based non-profit organization offering comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors, immigrants and families of Western Queens, is dedicated to civic engagement and organizing as integral to our mission “to build and strengthen underserved communities and act as a catalyst for change.”

Job Summary

The Part-Time Community Engagement Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of community engagement activities that strengthen relationships between the organization and the Western Queens community. This role is responsible for executing outreach efforts, supporting programs and events, providing education and resources, and maintaining strong connections with community members and partners.

Working in a part-time capacity, the coordinator focuses on day-to-day engagement efforts, ensuring a consistent community presence and high-quality program delivery.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to community members, partners, and stakeholders to promote programs and services
• Represent the organization at community meetings, events, and outreach activities
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community members and local organizations
• Support the planning and execution of community events, workshops, and initiatives
• Assist with logistics, including scheduling, setup, coordination, and follow-up
• Ensure programs are welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to community needs
• Maintain ongoing communication with existing community partners
• Identify and help coordinate new partnership opportunities
• Support volunteer recruitment, coordination, and engagement for events and programs
• Help ensure volunteers have a positive and organized experience
• Respond to community inquiries and provide information about programs and services
• Support outreach efforts through flyers, emails, and social media
• Maintain organized records of contacts, partnerships, and engagement activities
  
  

Qualifications

STATEMENT OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–4 years of experience in community engagement, outreach, or program coordination
• Experience working with diverse communities and populations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and effectively engage diverse groups
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Basic data tracking and reporting skills
• Experience in a nonprofit or community-based organization preferred
• Familiarity with the local community, including its needs and assets
• Multilingual abilities strongly preferred
  
  

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, though it may vary depending on scheduled events.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of December 2026

Benefits

• 40 hours’ sick leave
• 21 hours’ personal leave
• Retirement plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of total salary
• Student Loan Assistance and Education Assistance
• EAP Services
  
  

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.