Community Engagement Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of EB’s community engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with company values and priorities.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with community partners, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, regional coalitions and internal stakeholders.
• Represent Electric Boat at community meetings, public events, and local initiatives as a visible and reliable company ambassador.
• Cookordinate and/or work with internal stakeholders on EB’s community programs, including talent acquisition, employee resource groups, HR, corporate communications and the EB leadership team.
• Manage the company’s charitable contribution budget, ensuring responsible allocation, tracking, compliance, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Manage multiple engagements, inquiries, and events simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and responsiveness.
• Identify community needs, emerging issues, and partnership opportunities that strengthen EB’s regional presence.
• Track metrics, feedback, and outcomes to evaluate engagement activities and guide continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated outreach.
• Provide guidance and logistical support to employees participating in community activities.
• Manage the scheduling, planning, and execution of community-facing events and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: High school diploma/GED, 2+ years’ experience in community engagement, public affairs, nonprofit coordination, or similar fields, 1+ years' coordinating and managing an events calendar, 1+ years' experience handling budgets, grants, or financial stewardship responsibilities.
• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, community development, or a related field, 4 years’ experience in community engagement, public affairs, nonprofit coordination, or similar fields, equivalent combination of professional experience, training and/or knowledge (6 years), 3+ years' coordinating and managing an events calendar, 3+ years' experience handling budgets, grants, or financial stewardship responsibilities preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills across diverse groups and stakeholders, including strong writing skills to support internal and external communications.
• Empathetic, approachable, and skilled at building trust.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of finding and deploying creative solutions.
• Highly collaborative and reliable.
• Adaptable, composed, and comfortable engaging with varied community partners.
• Dedicated to strengthening EB’s community relationships and long-term regional presence as well as passion for the company’s mission.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced or high-visibility environments with diplomacy and sound judgment.
• Public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of local and regional community organizations is a plus.

Physical Qualifications

• Light Lifting

Environmental Attributes

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