Community Engagement Coordinator

About the role

Upper Allen Township is seeking an organized, creative, and motivated professional to serve as its next Community Engagement Coordinator. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys managing multiple projects, building partnerships, coordinating community events, and creating meaningful opportunities for residents to connect with their parks and one another. Working as part of the Township's Parks and Recreation team, the Community Engagement Coordinator plans and promotes recreational programs, community events, volunteer initiatives, outreach campaigns, sponsorship opportunities, and public engagement efforts that strengthen community connections and enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate community events, recreational programs, and special activities.
• Build relationships with residents, businesses, schools, nonprofit organizations, sponsors, and community partners.
• Develop engaging marketing materials, social media content, newsletters, and public communications.
• Expand volunteer, sponsorship, fundraising, and donor recognition programs.
• Support grant research, applications, reporting, and community initiatives.
• Coordinate volunteers and assist with conservation and beautification projects.
• Provide excellent customer service while assisting residents with parks, facilities, rentals, registrations, and program information.
• Support departmental administration, committee meetings, recordkeeping, and special projects.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Creativity in developing engaging programs, events, and public communications.
• A collaborative approach to working with employees, volunteers, community organizations, businesses, and residents.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional public service.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Experience in parks and recreation or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreation and Leisure Services, Public Administration, Community Development, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in municipal government, parks and recreation, or community-based organizations.
• Experience coordinating events, volunteers, community outreach, or recreational programming.
• Experience creating social media content, newsletters, or other public communications.

Work Environment

This position combines office and field responsibilities. Regular outdoor work, including evening, weekend, and occasional holiday hours, is required to support community events, volunteer activities, and recreational programs. The position also requires occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds and event setup activities.

Why Join Upper Allen Township

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on the community by helping create memorable experiences, expanding recreational opportunities, strengthening community partnerships, and supporting projects that encourage residents to enjoy parks and public spaces. Every event, partnership, volunteer initiative, and outreach effort contributes to making Upper Allen Township an even better place to live, work, and play.