Community Engagement Coordinator

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North East Trees (NET) is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in under-invested communities in Los Angeles County helps to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement. Position:
Community Engagement Coordinator

Reports To:

Director of Design & Construction or Director of Urban Forestry Supervises:
Interns, Fellows, Volunteers Status:
Full Time, Hourly, Nonexempt

Work Location:

Hybrid Hourly Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00

The Community Engagement Coordinator leads outreach efforts that connect communities with NET’s mission and projects. This role builds relationships, fosters participation, and gathers valuable community input to guide ongoing and future initiatives. The Community Engagement Coordinator is a connector, communicator, and advocate who can inspire action and help grow our impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced community builder who can design and lead culturally relevant engagement strategies, represent NET in diverse settings, and elevate our visibility across the region.

• Builds and sustains relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders directly impacted by NET’s work
• Serves as a community liaison by attending meetings, volunteer events, fundraisers, Park Advisory Boards, and Neighborhood Councils
• Keeps stakeholders informed of project status and ensures feedback loops with NET staff
• Creates and manages multilingual outreach materials (English/Spanish required).
• Plans, executes, evaluates, and reports on community events, workshops, and volunteer activities
• Develops and implements comprehensive outreach and engagement plans to strengthen community trust and advance NET’s mission
• Supervise interns, fellows, and volunteers supporting engagement activities
• Collaborates across departments to ensure programs reflect community priorities
• Supports staff and crew recruitment from local communities
• Builds coalitions and partnerships that expand NET’s reach and impact

• Represents NET to elected officials, neighborhood councils, and partner organizations
• Identifies opportunities for future collaborations and fundraising partnerships
• Strengthens NET’s brand presence across digital, social, and in-person platforms
• Develops and distributes marketing and communication content, including social media, email campaigns, and outreach collateral
• Supports storytelling that uplifts community voices and NET’s impact

• Tracks and analyzes engagement metrics from events, social media, and outreach campaigns
• Uses data to evaluate the effectiveness of and refine engagement strategies
• Reports outcomes and insights to staff, partners, and funders
• Other duties as assigned

• Deep passion for environmental justice, climate resilience, and serving under-invested communities
• Strong familiarity with the cultural, political, environmental, and social landscape of Northeast, East, or South Los Angeles (residency preferred)
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in community outreach, volunteer engagement, or nonprofit/community work
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities using equity, inclusion, justice and cultural humility practices
• Proven skills in community engagement, public speaking, facilitation and event coordination
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong facilitation and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and communication platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mailchimp, Squarespace); willingness to learn new tools
• Experience developing communications, marketing materials, and managing social media platforms
• Highly organized, proactive, and results-focused, with leadership and project management experience

• A relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited…