Community Outreach Coordinator - Remote

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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io Community Engagement Coordinator supports relationships and communication between Great Basin College and the communities it serves, with primary responsibility for Elko and the surrounding region. Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Coordinator develops and maintains relationships with businesses, employers, community organizations, schools, nonprofit organizations, civic groups, and other regional partners and serves as a visible representative of GBC at assigned community activities and events. The Coordinator initiates, plans and coordinates community-facing events and activities on the Elko campus, supports GBC participation in statewide and regional activities, and helps connect community members and organizations with College programs, services, facilities, faculty, staff, and students. Working under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Coordinator supports efforts to improve two-way communication between GBC and stakeholders throughout the region, increase awareness of College programs and resources, and strengthen GBC's visibility and presence throughout the community. The Coordinator maintains a regular presence at regional Chamber of Commerce activities, employer and industry meetings, and other community events to strengthen relationships, share information about GBC, identify opportunities for collaboration, and bring information about regional needs and opportunities back to the College. The Coordinator engages with the Campus Directors in Ely, Winnemucca, and Pahrump as well as GBC administration, faculty/staff and student leadership to support a holistic approach to marketing and community engagement. The Coordinator works in tandem with the Communications team to reach departmental goals while exhibiting exemplary levels of customer service. Bachelor's degree. Experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, event coordination, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public service. Regular local and regional travel and attendance at community, Chamber, employer, and industry events are required, including occasional evening and weekend activities. Some travel to other GBC locations or within the region for meetings is anticipated. Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, employers, schools, chambers of commerce, nonprofit and civic organizations, and other community partners. Serve as a community contact for GBC and connect partners with appropriate College departments and resources. Coordinate an annual calendar of internal and external community engagement activities with the Director of Communications. Plan and coordinate community-facing events and activities on the Elko campus. Coordinate and represent GBC at community events, meetings, celebrations, and regional activities. Maintain an active GBC presence at regional Chamber of Commerce meetings, networking events, and programs. Identify community partnerships and opportunities for GBC to host, participate in, or support regional activities. Gather feedback and monitor emerging community and industry needs, communicating relevant information and opportunities to the Director of Communications and appropriate College departments. Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with businesses, employers, community organizations, educators, and other external stakeholders. Communication and Representation: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to professionally represent GBC at community meetings, events, networking activities, and industry meetings. Community Engagement: Ability to engage with community and industry partners, gather feedback, identify emerging needs and opportunities, and communicate relevant information to appropriate College departments. Event and Project Coordination: Strong organizational, event-planning, coordination, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of Elko, northeastern Nevada, regional employers, organizations, and community needs is preferred; experience working with rural communities is beneficial. Demonstrated understanding of and experience using the Microsoft suite including the MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Preferred: experience using contact relationship management software. The Coordinator makes routine decisions related to community engagement activities, including event coordination, communication with community partners, and follow-up with employers, industry partners, and other external organizations. The Coordinator identifies community needs, concerns, and partnership opportunities and connects community partners with appropriate College departments and resources. Administrative Faculty – B This is a 12 month "A" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs. Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision ~12 paid holidays ~ Life insurance, long-term disability ~ No state income tax! ~ Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Yes

Full-Time Equivalent Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io following must be attached to your application: You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada’s colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada’s most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities. Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. GBC provides a “private college” experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace. For more information visit GBC or the Area website.