Community Engagement Coordinator

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Job Description

The 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.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, event coordination, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public service.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• A valid driver's license or ability to arrange necessary transportation is required.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Attend quarterly meetings with key industry and employer partners and coordinate appropriate GBC participation.
• Build relationships with regional employers and industry partners to improve communication and awareness of GBC programs and resources.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Collaboration and Independent Work: Ability to work independently within established guidelines while collaborating effectively across College departments and with external partners.
• Regional Knowledge: 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.

Decisions and Judgments:

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.

The Coordinator exercises judgment in determining when issues, requests, or opportunities require consultation with or approval from the Director of Communications or other College leadership. Because the position regularly represents GBC and interacts with external organizations and the public, professionalism, discretion, responsiveness, and sound judgment are essential.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - B

This is a 12 month "A" contract position, 12 month contracts are used for year round programs.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. 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.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous annual and sick leave with 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. 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.


Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

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The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.

Additional Information

Transcripts

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.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 10/20/2026 or until filled. 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.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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).


About Great Basin College

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. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. 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. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

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.