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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and community-oriented Bilingual (English/Spanish) Marketing & Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This position plays an important role in connecting our organization with the community by promoting our programs and events, maintaining our online presence, supporting outreach efforts, and helping coordinate community events.
This position will work closely with our Director of Operations to create and share engaging content across our digital platforms, communicate with community members and partners, and increase awareness and participation in our programs and workshops.
The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, enjoys connecting with people, is comfortable creating digital content, and can effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced environment. This position also represents the organization at community events and supports the coordination of approximately one to two events from the organization per month.
Duties
- Promote the organization's programs, workshops, and events across various online and community platforms to increase awareness and registration.
- Create and customize graphics and promotional materials using Canva based on program and event information provided by the team.
- Create engaging captions and content about upcoming events, programs, and community stories for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile.
- Maintain and update the organization's online presence planner to ensure social media posts and other digital content are scheduled and tracked.
- Upload captions and graphics to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google Business Profile.
- Use approved graphics and content to draft and send a biweekly newsletter through Mailchimp.
- Serve as a point of contact for comments and private messages received through the organization's online platforms, responding in an empathetic, professional, and timely manner.
- Maintain and update the organization's WordPress website to ensure program, event, and community information is accurate, current, and engaging. Our website uses the Divi theme by Elegant Themes.
- Add upcoming programs and events to community calendars on a monthly basis.
- Communicate with community partners to share information about upcoming programs, workshops, and events and encourage community participation.
- Represent the organization at community events and tabling opportunities by distributing materials, sharing information about our programs and services, and building relationships with community members and partners.
- Provide support before, during, and after organizational events to help ensure events are well organized and run smoothly.
- Assist with other community engagement, outreach, communications, and event-related activities as needed in coordination with the Director of Operations.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, verbally and in writing.
- Experience creating graphics and promotional materials using Canva maintaining Corporate Identity.
- Ability to create engaging and professional content for social media and other digital platforms.
- Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
- Experience maintaining social media calendars, content calendars, or online presence planners.
- Comfortable learning and using digital tools such as Meta Business Suite, WordPress, and Google Business Profile.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with community members, partners, and colleagues.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable attending and representing the organization at community events and tabling opportunities.
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community engagement coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, public health, communications, or a related field
- Experience planning and executing community outreach programs or public events
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
- Proficiency with CRM or constituent management software and basic data reporting
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Bilingual or multilingual ability, particularly Spanish, is increasingly preferred in many markets
Tips for Your Community Engagement Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume for each sector
Nonprofits, hospitals, and universities each use different language for community engagement work. Mirror the exact terminology in each posting, whether that's 'stakeholder outreach,' 'community health navigation,' or 'constituent relations,' so your resume clears applicant tracking systems.
Quantify outreach impact in concrete terms
Hiring managers want to see what your programs actually did. Replace vague phrases like 'expanded community presence' with measurable outcomes: event attendance growth, volunteer hours logged, or the number of partner organizations you brought on over a defined period.
Build a portfolio of program materials
Community engagement roles are visual and relational. Collect samples of flyers, event recaps, newsletters, social media campaigns, or community needs assessments you produced. A one-page portfolio link in your resume header signals you can execute, not just plan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists community engagement coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare stories about navigating community resistance
Interviewers for these roles frequently ask behavioral questions about difficult stakeholder dynamics. Prepare two or three specific examples where you built trust with a skeptical community member, neighborhood group, or partner organization and moved a program forward as a result.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Community engagement coordinator roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether you'll own event budgets, manage volunteers directly, or set partnership strategy independently. Misaligned expectations about scope are the most common reason people leave these roles within a year.
Community Engagement Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most community engagement coordinators?
The most active employers for community engagement coordinators right now are Wider Circle, WellBe Senior Medical, and Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, large nonprofits, and public universities tend to post the highest volume of these roles consistently.
How many community engagement coordinator jobs are remote?
About 54% of community engagement coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies by sub-function. Roles focused on digital communications, grant writing support, or program coordination tend to be most remote-friendly, while positions centered on in-person events and neighborhood outreach are typically on-site.
How do you become a community engagement coordinator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social work, public health, communications, or nonprofit management. Gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteer coordination, or AmeriCorps service. Build familiarity with event planning, data tracking, and community needs assessment. Demonstrate a history of working across diverse populations, then apply to entry-level coordinator or community outreach roles to establish your career foundation.
Can you get a community engagement coordinator job with little or no experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate transferable skills from volunteering, organizing, student government, or service work. Employers in this field frequently prioritize lived community experience and relationship-building ability over a formal work history. Highlighting a specific community project you led, even informally, and showing familiarity with the population the employer serves will strengthen an entry-level application significantly.
What does the community engagement coordinator interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with program staff and sometimes community partners. Expect behavioral questions about stakeholder conflict, program design, and measuring impact. Some employers ask candidates to complete a short written exercise or present a sample outreach plan. A final round may include a meeting with a director or community advisory committee before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to community engagement coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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