San Diego Natural History Museum · 19 hours ago
Community Engagement Coordinator
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expThe San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to support its community engagement activities and initiatives. This role focuses on implementing community-centered programming, maintaining partnerships, and coordinating outreach efforts across diverse communities.
Museums & Institutions
Hiring Manager
Kari Mitchell
Responsibilities
Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts across the county for community engagement programs and collaborative community events
Work with Senior Manager of Community Engagement to seek and maintain new and existing strategic partnerships to expand the Museum’s reach, particularly among the communities most impacted by disparities in health and access to nature
Coordinate community event logistics such as scheduling, staffing, materials preparation, communication, setup, and breakdown
Represent The Nat in the community at meetings, outreach events, and online, sharing the mission and using tailored engagement strategies
Support The Nat’s community science initiatives by assisting with public-facing programs, coordinating logistics for events and trainings, and assisting in evaluation and reporting for community science efforts
Provide support to the Anchoring Healing Through Nature (AHTNAT) Coalition and Project Manager, including research, coordination, and implementation of initiative activities, across multiple phases
Assist with research, including literature reviews and information gathering on nature-healing programs, trends, evaluation frameworks, key stakeholders, and engagement opportunities
Compile and maintain a database of information on community-based organizations, programs, and resources related to health and nature
Support the planning for AHTNAT-related meetings, events, and pilot programs
Assist with administrative coordination for the AHTNAT advisory council and coalition activities (scheduling, materials, documentation, Zoom tech support)
Support recruitment of community partners and participants for community events, AHTNAT coalition, pilot programs, and other activities
Support data collection and organization related to community needs, participation, and engagement outcomes
Document, track, and organize activities, engagement efforts, and outputs for community engagement and community science initiatives
Assist with storytelling and communication by developing basic presentations and visual materials
Collaborate with the Education, Volunteers, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropy, and Science Departments as needed
Participate in larger Education and Nat-centered programs, which may include facilitation or behind-the-scenes support
Operational support for free public events at the museum such as Free Tuesday and December Nights
Occasional operational and logistical support for Education and Volunteer events
Qualification
Required
BA or BS in environmental science/studies, education, community engagement, social sciences, or related field
OR
2+ years of equivalent professional experience
Prior experience in a museum or informal education setting
Experience in community engagement, outreach, education, coalition-building, or grassroots organizing
Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in project planning
Ability to thrive in a high-paced, occasionally high-pressured environment
Experience in planning and executing events from start to finish
Self-motivated, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities
Excellent research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with diverse stakeholders
Interpersonal skills with a strong collaborative approach
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines
Interest in nature, community wellness and/or environmental justice
Prolonged periods standing and walking
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Preferred
Experience in grassroots campaigning or coordination
Bilingual highly desired (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
Benefits
Health insurance
Vacation
15 paid holidays
Free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Company
San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and scientific institutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Judy Gradwohl
President and CEO
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