Coordinator, External Relations

Salary : $53,325.00 - $71,100.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300663

Department : Governmental Affairs

Opening Date : 09 / 23 / 2025

Description

Summary :

Seeking a proactive and community-minded Coordinator of External Relations to support the organization's strategic outreach and engagement efforts. This role plays a vital part in fostering meaningful relationships with stakeholders and advancing the university's presence and partnerships within the community.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of community outreach strategies and programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, civic groups, and neighborhood associations.
• Represent the organization at public meetings, forums, and community events to promote visibility and goodwill.
• Draft and distribute outreach materials including newsletters, talking points, and email communications.
• Support the creation of digital and print content that showcases the organization's community impact.
• Ensure messaging is consistent with the organization's mission and brand voice.
• Assist in organizing and executing community events, volunteer initiatives, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Manage event logistics, including venue arrangements, vendor coordination, materials prep, and guest communications.
• Support post-event evaluations and reporting to measure engagement and effectiveness.
• Maintain updated records of community contacts, partners, and engagement activities.
• Track and follow up on community inquiries, event participation, and partnership requests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align community initiatives with broader organizational goals.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Director of Community Affairs and or the Director of Civic Engagement, including scheduling, documentation, and meeting coordination.
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations, and data tracking to measure outreach and engagement efforts.
• Support planning and tracking of program budgets, grants, and sponsorships.
• Help manage internal volunteer initiatives and employee community involvement.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating sponsorships, charitable contributions, and other community investments.
• Stay informed on community trends, emerging needs, and public concerns relevant to the organization's mission.
• Conduct community surveys, feedback sessions, and informal assessments to inform strategy.
• Identify opportunities to increase organizational impact through responsive and inclusive engagement in key counties throughout Alabama.
• Integrate community outreach initiatives into graduate student academic and development activities. Launch data collection project.
• Assist in engaging Engage community-based organizations, civic organizations, and Alumni through expanded outreach and external community activities. Initiate programs that match University competencies with community needs.
• Promote and increase university wide public service activities, which include faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners in outreach and engagement efforts.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.) :

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Social Science or other closely related field?

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