Student Employment - Community Relations Specialist

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

About the Role

The Office of Community Relations serves as SLCC's institutional liaison to the broader Salt Lake Valley, fostering reciprocal relationships that connect communities with college resources and opportunities. Our work strengthens neighborhoods by meeting people where they are and building trust and partnerships that help community members envision and achieve their educational goals.

The Outreach Specialist is a motivated, people-centered professional who represents SLCC in the community with enthusiasm, warmth, and purpose. This position is responsible for increasing awareness of postsecondary education opportunities through direct, face-to-face community engagement across the Salt Lake Valley. The role is highly active and field-based, requiring regular travel to off-campus locations throughout the valley. Student employees are expected to work 10–15 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Travel to various community locations (events, fairs, and festivals) for event set-up, staffing, presentations, and/or break down at locations across Salt Lake County
• Help coordinate volunteers at community events
• Serve as a positive role model to younger students
• Support the management and daily operation of the Office of Community Relations
• Support Community Relations staff and initiatives as needed
• Share information about SLCC programs, resources, and enrollment pathways
• Respond to questions from community members of all ages and backgrounds
• Maintain records and track inventory

Requirements

• GPA 2.0 or higher
• Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for fall semester
• Currently enrolled in 6 credit hours for spring semester
• Awarded Federal Work Study program
• Completed the FAFSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual ability (English and Spanish preferred)
• Comfortable initiating conversations with strangers and engaging diverse audiences
• Warm, personable, and flexible; able to put people at ease
• General knowledge about Salt Lake Community College
• Valid driver’s license

About SLCC

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities.

SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.