Vermont Public · 1 day ago
Community Engagement Specialis
Colchester, VT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $59K/yr
5+ years expVermont Public is a media organization dedicated to connecting with communities across the region. The Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in building awareness of programs and services while fostering inclusive experiences and relationships throughout Vermont.
BroadcastingEducationInternet RadioNewsNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Cindy Rodriguez-Brown
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select community events and engagement opportunities that align with Vermont Public’s mission and audience goals
Represent Vermont Public at community and partner events, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and mission-aligned presence
Plan and coordinate Vermont Public’s participation in co-presented events with community partners
Manage and curate Vermont Public’s online community calendar, including vetting submissions and developing featured listings or related content
Schedule, coordinate, and host interactive station tours and educational visits, working with internal teams and maintaining supporting materials
Collect, track, and report outreach metrics, insights, and outcomes to inform future engagement efforts
Provide on-site support for Vermont Public–produced events, including audience engagement and hospitality
Support fundraising and audience engagement initiatives as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned to support Vermont Public’s mission and the goals of the Marketing & Audience Engagement team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in community engagement, events, outreach, or related field
Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally in public settings
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in person
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
Proficiency with standard digital tools, including email, calendars, spreadsheets, content management systems, and event or communication platforms
Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar design and email platforms
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be able to travel throughout the state of Vermont and occasionally regionally New Hampshire/New York to host and support community events, with reliable transportation to meet scheduled work assignments
Ability to travel to Canada as required for work purposes, including possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport
Ability to safely drive for extended periods, including during evening hours and in varying weather conditions such as rain, snow, and winter driving conditions
Comfortable working outdoors in diverse environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, as some events are held outside year-round
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
5+ weeks paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
11 weeks paid FMLA
Generous employer-funded HRA health insurance, vision and dental plans, and life & supplemental insurance available
401k with employer match
Employee wellness programs including gym memberships, access to yoga, on-site massages and family-friendly all-staff events
Positive & flexible work culture
Public service loan forgiveness eligibility
Company
Vermont Public
Vermont Public is a radio network that broadcasts news, education, and events.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Finn
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-02
2025-09-17
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