Communication & Outreach Spec

The Community Engagement & Outreach Specialist plays a key role in advancing the mission of the Office of Community Engagement by developing, coordinating, and supporting partnerships between the university and diverse community stakeholders. This position is responsible for facilitating meaningful dialogue, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and ensuring that community engaged initiatives reflect shared values of equity, reciprocity, and impact. The specialist will support both internal and external communication efforts, helping to elevate community voices, foster inclusive participation, and promote awareness of engagement related research, teaching, and service throughout the region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain relationships with local organizations, community leaders, and university stakeholders to identify collaborative opportunities aligned with community-identified needs and university priorities.
• Plan, coordinate, and support outreach activities such as public events, workshops, listening sessions, and service-learning initiatives that foster meaningful university community engagement.
• Develop and maintain communications materials (e.g., newsletters, social media, reports) to promote programs, partnerships, and community impact stories.
• Assist in tracking and assessing engagement outcomes, collecting data, and supporting evaluation efforts that inform strategic planning and reporting.
• Support faculty, staff, and students in their community-engaged scholarship by connecting them with partners, funding opportunities, and capacity-building resources.

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

-Bachelor's degree in Communications, English or
other relatable disciplines.

-Proven track record of building relations with
community leaders.

-Experience with the development of
communication materials on various platforms.

-Strong written and verbal communication skills.

-Understanding of the role of community engagement in
academic settings, particularly as related to UNM's mission and public service.

-Experience with basic data collection, impact reporting, or
outreach assessment tools.

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.