Employment Opportunity: Community Engagement Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with staff to identify, build, and sustain broad-based partnerships with communities, nonprofit partners, local, state and federal government, private businesses, landowners, developers, volunteers, and other partners in support of Riverlife’s vision of making Pittsburgh’s riverfronts for everyone.
• Develop public engagement plans for projects and programs and lead community-driven processes to advance key organizational initiatives with communities throughout the city.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct community meetings, events, and activities, including scheduling, securing spaces, coordinating any volunteers, preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and documentation. 
• Support public program staff by sharing community ideas and feedback to activate the riverfront through events, temporary park improvements, and other public programs.
• Represent Riverlife along the riverfronts, at public programs, and at partner events. This includes being on site at the Riverlife Barge one day a week during the warmer months (May – Oct). 
• Conduct field work for Riverlife projects and programs, including conducting surveys, photographing events for use in Riverlife communications, placing signage, reporting maintenance issues, etc.
• Maintain Riverlife’s Riverfront Data Hub and convene the advisory team to monitor progress and refine the tool. Produce data reports for Riverlife and partners as needed.
• Work with key staff on advocacy efforts around mission-critical issues that impact the riverfronts in the areas of environmental quality and equitable riverfronts.
• Maintain partner contacts, engagement data, and other records, files, and databases.
• Assist other staff members with day-to-day office administration.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Experience & Abilities:

• Passion for Riverlife’s mission and Pittsburgh’s riverfronts, trails, and open spaces. 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Combined experience of 3+ years in community engagement or other relevant work.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. Prior public speaking experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a broad and diverse constituency.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment concerning community and partner relationships.
• Positive and professional attitude; strong work ethic and resilient spirit. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, non-profit environment, including time on the trails, on water, and in neighborhoods throughout the city. 
• Desire to experiment with and lead on innovative methods for engaging communities.
• Flexibility to attend meetings and events on evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel occasionally for work-related meetings, training, and conferences. This includes one evening or weekend day on the Riverlife Barge from May-October. Reliable transportation a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Salesforce, GIS, and/or online engagement tools like Miro a plus.
• Photography, video editing and/or graphic design skills a plus.
• Light physical activity, including some lifting of items up to 25 lbs., may be requested

Salary & Benefits:

This is a full-time non-exempt position and reports to the Director of Planning and Projects. 

Riverlife seeks to be an employer of choice, and offers the following salary & benefits:

• $49,000-55,000 annual salary range 
• 25 days PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays + a weeklong office closure in December
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family
• Retirement savings plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Professional development funds
• Flexible hybrid work environment

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Riverlife is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. Qualified individuals who bring diverse perspectives and represent marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.