Outreach Coordinator Jobs

Outreach Coordinator

Engagement and Community Affairs - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23005529)

Assists in creating and implementing a robust resident engagement strategy. Attends neighborhood-based community meetings, distributes flyers, and offers program information sessions. Supervises undergraduate interns and student workers. Provides residents and community stakeholders with tours and orientations.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Community Engagement Center (CEC) in Homewood is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to assist the CEC in Homewood Director with supporting the implementation of the CEC’s resident and community engagement strategy. This position will also support Homewood and outreach efforts by attending Homewood and surrounding community meetings and documenting critical information shared overall goals and outcomes for meetings attended. The Outreach Coordinator will provide a consistent presence both in the CEC and throughout the Homewood and surrounding communities with responsibilities including but not limited to; Ensuring all community residents and stakeholders are aware of CEC events, Providing building tours, presentations, and support at events at the University and in Homewood and surrounding communities, Assisting with data reporting for CEC evaluations, and Creating monthly calendars, newsletters, flyers, and events. The Outreach Coordinator will be expected to conduct all responsibilities with the highest degree of professionalism, ethical conduct and sensitivity. This is an in-person position and requires evening and weekend availability. The CECs, staffed by the University, are embedded in neighborhoods to work in collaboration with community partners and residents to organize and deploy the involvement of Pitt faculty, staff, students and alumni through various community engagement programs and initiatives. Knowledge of the social, political, and economic dynamics of Pittsburgh, and specifically those of Homewood, is preferred.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Outreach Coordinator I

Job Family Community & Government

Job Sub-Family Community Outreach Program

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Cover Letter

Essential Functions Please see description above

Physical Effort Must be able to use a computer at a desk or similar workstation, and travel to meetings and events as needed.