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Position Title
Community Engagement Coordinator
Position Number
993096
Position Status
Part-Time
Regular Work Hours
28 hours/week and schedule may vary. May also require working evenings and weekends to engage with community outside of working hours.
Location
Remote
Description
University Overview
Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world—this is the place where you belong.
Position Specific Responsibilities
The Heartland Environmental Justice Center (HEJC) at Wichita State University supports individuals and organizations who serve in communities experiencing environmental injustice across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and adjoining Indigenous Nations. The HEJC helps a variety of audiences identify and pursue sources of funding and other innovative pathways to improving environmental conditions and engaging communities in environmental decision-making processes. Community Engagement Coordinators live and work in the community they support, building on existing relationships with community members and organizations to help identify local EJ concerns and needs and to connect the community to resources available through the HEJC. This position will support Tribal Nations, Indigenous-led community-based organizations, and organizations supporting Tribal and Indigenous communities throughout the region.
Community Engagement Coordinators:
- Serve as a liaison between HEJC staff and partners and the community they serve.
- Identify potential program participants eligible for services.
- Develop relationships with community leaders and organizations.
- Promote opportunities available through the Center.
- Serve as the first point of contact for environmental and energy justice concerns in the community.
- Coordinate logistics and promotion of Center-sponsored activities.
- Assist with planning initiatives and establishing, monitoring, and reporting on performance indicators.
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists in the management of Community Engagement events or programs. Develops and manages partnerships with community members to support program.
Essential Functions
Assists in the development and coordination of community events that promote and build program engagement.
Develops and manages volunteer relationships to support department events and customer service resources.
Communicates with and develops customer relationships with businesses and community members.
Develops relationships with relevant community groups and creates tactical partnerships. Connects resources to community needs through partner organizations by building lasting and reciprocal relationships.
Tracks program participation and financial data, and provides reports as needed.
Commitment
Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.
Requirements
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent by hire date
Preferred Education
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of experience in program and event coordination or related field
Preferred Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of environmental justice and/or energy justice issues experienced in Tribal Communities
- Lived experience and/or experience working with traditionally underserved populations.
- Demonstrated ability to speak in front of groups, lead and/or teach groups of adults, and work one-on-one or in small groups to provide guidance and information
- Ability to build and sustain effective professional and courteous interpersonal relationships
- Ability to develop meaningful engagement activities to gather input from community members.
- Ability to travel to tribal locations. Mileage/travel will be reimbursed.
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
None
Sponsorship
User Export Compliance
No export control requirement.
Additional Information
This position will be working with Indigenous Nations located in Northeast Kansas, Eastern Nebraska, and Central Iowa.
Applicants who are members of, or associated with federally recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who are members of, or associated with federally recognized tribes are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions
Department Information
Department
700684-7HWSUP EFC
Salary Information
Pay Information
Salary range begins at $17.75 per hour and is commensurate with experience
Overtime Eligibility
Yes
Eligible for Shift Differential?
No
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Benefit Information
Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.
You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings
- Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
- Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program
- Generous time off accruals
- Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.
- Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.
- Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Shared Leave Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart
You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.
Requisition Details
Requisition Details
Posting Date
03/29/2024
Closing Date
Proposed Start Date
04/29/2024
Physical Demands
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in a stationary position. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. – Frequent 60-90%
Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. – Rare 0-30%
Physical Weight Category
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Additional Physical Demands
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