Community Engagement Liaison

About the Job

Community Relations/Outreach Associate is responsible for developing and administering mutually beneficial community outreach program(s) and activities.

• Work with University leadership, students, faculty and staff to strategically design, develop, implement and evaluate outreach opportunities
• Foster and develop teamwork that builds a partnership between the department and stakeholders
• Conduct a variety of presentations to University stakeholders with audiences varying between 2 - 400 people
• Facilitate outreach events and staff resource tables to promote the department and increase the visibility of the department in the community
• Work with social media content and slide productions; planning and composing brochures, flyers, social media graphics, and other communications documents as assigned.
• Work with the Director and team members to develop an overall communication/engagement plan for outreach activities that support the goals of the department
• Work with a variety of student groups, faculty, and staff and be able to communicate with traditionally underrepresented groups in safety discussions

• Complete additional projects as requested by the Director of Community Engagement and DPS
• Facilitate discussions and problem-solving sessions related to the community and University concerns

• Works under the Director of Community Engagement
• Able to work a flexible schedule some weekends and weeknights required
• Be able to lift 40 lbs, stand for long periods of time, be able to set up folding tent and other equipment at resource table events
• Comfortable driving University fleet vehicles
• Assist with the daily operations of the DPS Off Campus Safety Center, which includes staffing the front desk at least one day week and working scheduled engagement events

• BA/BS plus at least 4 years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal eight years
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to learn and educate about important current issues, whether cultural or sociopolitical in nature
• Knowledge, understanding, and willingness to learn about all aspects of working with and engaging UMPD officers and DPS staff
• Organizational talent, including attention to detail and commitment to on-going safety education
• Previous experience working with law enforcement
• Be able to work independently and under supervision
• Be able to pass a public safety background check and fingerprint review
• Must possess a MN valid driver's License
• Efficient and effective project management skills to be able to work on multiple projects and prioritize

• Conducted community engagement activities
• Public speaking
• Subject knowledge of:
  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Crime Prevention, Threat Assessments, Premise Surveys and/or Active Threat prevention and response

Pay Range: $31-$35/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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