Community Engagement Specialist

Location

Palm Desert, CA

Employment Type

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Department

Administration

Reports To

Community Engagement Manager

About the Role

The Community Engagement Specialist supports the organization's mission by executing local outreach, relationship-building, and community-facing activities within an assigned region.

This role serves as a visible representative of the organization at events, meetings, and community touchpoints, helping to strengthen partnerships, increase awareness of respite care services, and support regional engagement goals.

The Specialist works closely with the Community Engagement Manager to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and outreach efforts across all regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for community partners, agencies, and local stakeholders within the assigned region.
• Attend community meetings, health fairs, outreach events, and networking opportunities to promote organizational services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with schools, service providers, nonprofits, and civic organizations.
• Affiliate with planning and on-the-ground execution of regional events, outreach activities, and awareness campaigns.
• Support logistics for tabling events, workshops, trainings, and community presentations.
• Help coordinate volunteers, materials, and on-site needs during events.
• Represent the organization professionally and positively in public-facing settings.
• Share information about programs, services, and resources with families, partners, and community members.
• Collect feedback and insights from the community and relay them to the Community Engagement Manager.
• Track outreach activities, contacts, and event participation for the assigned region.
• Affiliate with maintaining regional outreach materials, inventory, and supplies.
• Support organization-wide engagement initiatives as needed.
• Affiliate with special projects, campaigns, or seasonal events (e.g., Back-to-School, Holiday Drives).
• Occasionally support events outside the assigned region based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Communications, Social Services, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of experience in community outreach, customer service, or public-facing roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse communities with cultural awareness and professionalism.
• Comfortable working independently in the field and as part of a team.
• Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Community Relationship Building
• Public Engagement & Outreach
• Communication & Active Listening
• Organization & Time Management
• Cultural Competency
• Adaptability & Initiative

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$26.44 Hourly

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM