Community Engagement Specialist

Description

Summary:

The Ibero-American Development Corporation (IADC) seeks a passionate, community-focused Community Engagement Specialist to support resident-led neighborhood revitalization in Rochester's El Camino neighborhood. The specialist will engage residents, develop neighborhood leadership, coordinate community events, and help advance projects identified in the El Camino Vision Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage residents through meetings, events, canvassing, and digital communications.
• Recruit residents and support their participation in neighborhood improvement efforts.
• Assist with the development and sustainability of resident-led groups, including the El Camino Neighborhood Association.
• Coordinate community events, cultural programs, volunteer activities, and neighborhood beautification projects.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and listening sessions.
• Develop outreach materials, social media content, surveys, and newsletters.
• Connect residents to community resources and opportunities.
• Track engagement activities, gather community feedback, and support grant reporting.
• Serve as a liaison among neighborhood residents, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate implementation of the Vision Plan by tracking milestones, meeting outcomes, deliverables, progress, and strategy.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in community engagement, nonprofit programming, social services, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in community outreach, resident engagement, volunteer coordination, or a related area.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Experience with community organizing, neighborhood revitalization, or resident leadership development.

Physical Demands: 

This position requires occasional standing, squatting, and lifting up to approximately 20 lbs. The role combines office work, which requires frequent sitting, with community outreach that may involve walking through neighborhoods.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand that continued employment with Ibero-American Action League, Inc. requires compliance with the policies in the employee handbook and fulfillment of the responsibilities of this position. I will direct questions about this job description to my immediate supervisor.

Employee Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________________

Ibero-American Development Corporation/Ibero-American Action League is an equal opportunity employer. The organization prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, veteran status, membership in any other protected group, or participation in any legally protected activity.

Revised 9/24/2026