Job Description

Community Engagement Specialist

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024 .

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Community Engagement Office, the Community Engagement Specialist at Eastern Washington University is responsible for strengthening and fostering meaningful partnerships between the university and the broader community. This position will function as a representative and resource for the Community Engagement Office. The specialist will coordinate service-learning initiatives and assess student learning outcomes, facilitate volunteer engagement, develop programs that connect students, faculty, and community organizations to promote civic engagement and social commitment, and help coordinate the EWU Aspire program.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $50,000 (minimum) up to $55,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: .

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on April 28, 2025. A three-day notice will be provided prior to closure of recruitment. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, social work, public administration, education, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in community engagement, outreach, program coordination, or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing programs, events, or volunteer initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
• Be student-centered with a passion for student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with service-learning and civic engagement best practices.
• Bilingual fluency, with Spanish preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
Community Engagement & Outreach (25%)

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses to identify collaboration opportunities.
• Build and sustain ongoing relationships with students that facilitate and enhance the student/university connection. Serve as a liaison between EWU students, faculty, and community organizations to facilitate volunteerism, internships, and career-centered learning projects.
• Represent EWU at community meetings, events, and service initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase student and faculty participation in community engagement programs.

Percent of Time: 25

Program Development & Coordination (40%)

• Organize and manage community-based programs, events, and service projects in alignment with the university’s engagement goals.
• Provide administrative assistance for the office of community engagement, including front desk coverage coordination.
• Be attentive to the EWU Aspire program, ensuring students gain real-world experience through mentoring, leadership, and direct engagement with K-12 students.
• Track participation of students and community partners, and the impact of engagement programs, collecting data to assess effectiveness and inform future initiatives.
• Assist with grant writing and fundraising efforts to develop community engagement programs.

Percent of Time: 40

Marketing & Communications (25%)

• Develop promotional materials, newsletters, and social media content to highlight community engagement efforts.
• Manage the community engagement website and maintain up-to-date information on available service opportunities.
• Provide reports and presentations to university leadership and stakeholders on community engagement impact.

Percent of Time: 25

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Work in partnership with university colleagues to enhance student participation and engagement and community impact efforts.
• Interpret university policies, procedures, and requirements for students.
• Represent EWU on campus and community committees

Percent of Time: 10
Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU . Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: PSE - CBA -2021-2024- FINAL .pdf

After starting employment, employees will complete required training. Online training can be accessed at or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site:

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $50,000 (minimum) up to $55,000. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 05/30/2025
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 6/27/2025
Screening to Begin: 06/9/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Internship,

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