Program Coordinator
Core
Coordinate and implement community engagement and outreach initiatives for a public safety department, managing events, partnerships, and communications to foster trust and belonging among students, staff, and community members.
Role type
Program Coordinator (Community Engagement & Communications)
Builds
Community engagement programs, public safety outreach events, and departmental communications channels.
Domain
Higher Education + Public Safety / Community Relations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Event planning, project management, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, content creation, social media management, graphic design basics, student supervision, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education or non-profit settings, familiarity with policing and diverse community issues, knowledge of tools like Canva, Adobe, Qualtrics, or Mailchimp
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Social Media platforms, Canva, Adobe, Qualtrics, Mailchimp
Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement DPS events and programs; manage at least two programs engaging the student population; draft community newsletters and manage social media accounts; supervise student assistants; research topics on policing and community relations; track attendance metrics and analyze digital analytics; maintain department materials inventory.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC