Community engagement specialist

Department:

Division of Extension and Engagement Services in Lane County

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 28, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Finalists will be required to give an open presentation, which may include the distribution of their redacted curriculum vitae/resume and a short biography
• Cover letter that addresses each required qualification

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Due to funding, OSU will not sponsor immigration work authorization for this position (e.g. H-1B etc.).

For additional information please contact:

Jamie Davis
Jamie.davis@oregonstate.edu

Job Summary:

The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist for Lane County. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Division of Extension and Engagement (division) is to work with communities throughout Oregon to support lifelong learning and co-create innovative solutions to address local challenges. Together, we envision a future where Oregon’s people, communities and ecosystems prosper.

This Community Engagement Specialist position is based at the division’s Extension Service Lane County Office in Eugene, Oregon. This individual will work closely with the OSU Extension’s Western Regional Director to increase awareness of and build support for OSU Extension in Lane County by:

• building and strengthening collaborative relationships with external stakeholders including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni, and industry partners;
• promoting Extension programs and services; and,
• working with elected officials to build legislative and local government financial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate opportunities that advance education and community engagement programs to serve constituencies in Lane County.
• Develop, nurture, and expand partnerships to enhance Extension programming across Lane County.
• Develop and nurture relationships between OSU Extension and municipal leaders (e.g., mayors, city councilors, city administrators and managers) across Lane county’s twelve incorporated cities.
• Develop, implement, and participate in outreach programming and events to create collaborative relationships between OSU Extension, Lane County and external stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, volunteers, alumni and industry partners.
• Increase collaborations between community partners to capitalize collective wisdom around emergent social, environmental and/or economic issues; facilitate collaboration across difference, ensuring people from underserved communities are fully included.
• Build and continually improve capacity within OSU Extension for employees serving Lane County around community engagement.
• Create, manage, or serve on internal and external committees, task forces and advisory boards to encourage, develop and support relationships and collaborations with external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to position: education, community development, marketing, communications, public relations, political science, business administration, or another related field.
• Demonstrated experience of at least three (3) years developing and engaging in strategic partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated professional competence in effective oral and written communication, with ability to engage successfully with broad and diverse audiences in a culturally responsible manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local, state and/or national communities and community leaders.
• A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and working environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
• Demonstrated experience successfully participating in effective work teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using common computer applications, including presentations, and spreadsheets; web conferencing; online collaborative tools; and websites/social media for information gathering and sharing.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with community outreach and engagement programs.
• Experience working with or in local government and with public officials.
• Demonstrated record of active and sustained community engagement activities in Lane County.
• Experience with public education, higher education, or Extension education.
• Experience with advisory committees.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Non-standard hours will be necessary to fulfill requirements of the position; flexibility to work evenings and weekends is a must.
• Travel/driving throughout Lane County and the Western Region is required for fulfilling the responsibilities of this position to advance educational and community engagement initiatives.

Salary Range:

$66,033 - $85,740

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-10-26

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.