Community Engagement Specialist

About the role

The Ibero-American Development Corporation (IADC) seeks a passionate, community-focused Community Engagement Specialist to support resident-led neighborhood revitalization in Rochester's El Camino neighborhood. The specialist will engage residents, develop neighborhood leadership, coordinate community events, and help advance projects identified in the El Camino Vision Plan.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through meetings, events, canvassing, and digital communications.
• Recruit residents and support their participation in neighborhood improvement efforts.
• Assist with the development and sustainability of resident-led groups, including the El Camino Neighborhood Association.
• Coordinate community events, cultural programs, volunteer activities, and neighborhood beautification projects.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and listening sessions.
• Develop outreach materials, social media content, surveys, and newsletters.
• Connect residents to community resources and opportunities.
• Track engagement activities, gather community feedback, and support grant reporting.
• Serve as a liaison among neighborhood residents, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of the Vision Plan by tracking milestones, meeting outcomes, deliverables, progress, and strategy.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in community engagement, nonprofit programming, social services, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in community outreach, resident engagement, volunteer coordination, or a related area.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with community organizing, neighborhood revitalization, or resident leadership development.

Physical Demands

This position requires occasional standing, squatting, and lifting up to approximately 20 lbs. The role combines office work, which requires frequent sitting, with community outreach that may involve walking through neighborhoods.

Revised 9/24/2026.