The Community Engagement Specialist role at UnityWorks Foundation is an opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about building trust, fostering partnerships, and creating programs that drive positive community impact. The ideal candidate will be someone who can balance strategic planning with hands-on outreach, ensuring that the organization’s initiatives reach and engage diverse audiences effectively. This position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support education, advocacy, and empowerment.
Project Category or Industry: Nonprofit and social impact sector.
Type: Full-time engagement.
Experience Level: Open to entry-level candidates with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for advocacy, while also welcoming mid-level professionals with previous nonprofit or community organizing experience.
Duration: Long-term.
Location: Hybrid role, with remote work as the primary mode and occasional travel for community events, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Salary or Budget: Competitive salary between $42,000 and $55,000 annually, depending on experience.
Payment Mode: Salary-based, with payments issued monthly.
Hiring Company Name: UnityWorks Foundation.
Required Skills or Tools: Strong communication and public speaking skills, experience with community outreach tools and CRM databases, familiarity with social media platforms for advocacy, and the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners.
The Community Engagement Specialist will design and execute outreach programs, coordinate events, and manage relationships with community organizations, volunteers, and beneficiaries. Responsibilities will include preparing reports on program effectiveness, identifying new engagement opportunities, and ensuring alignment with the foundation’s mission and goals. Deliverables include detailed outreach plans, successful event execution, and measurable increases in community participation.
Preferred qualifications include a degree in communications, sociology, public policy, or a related field. Experience in event planning, advocacy campaigns, or nonprofit program management will be advantageous. Freshers with relevant volunteer or internship experience will be strongly considered.
Daily responsibilities will involve using tools such as Google Workspace for documentation, Zoom for remote meetings, and Slack for team communication. English fluency is required, and knowledge of Spanish or other community-relevant languages will be a plus.
The expected time commitment is 35–40 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust schedules for evening or weekend events when necessary.
Payment terms will be structured as a fixed monthly salary with potential bonuses tied to program success and measurable outcomes. Evaluation will be based on outreach effectiveness, event participation metrics, relationship-building skills, and adherence to organizational values. Candidates may also be required to sign NDAs for sensitive projects and participate in regular progress reporting.
UnityWorks Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through education, advocacy, and social support programs. Headquartered in Chicago, the foundation works with partners across the United States to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups and to foster inclusive development. The organization is known for its collaborative approach, impact-driven programs, and commitment to long-term change. More information can be found at www.unityworksfoundation.org, and applicants may contact the team via careers@unityworksfoundation.org.