Community Engagement Fellow
About The Position
The Community Engagement Fellow is a joint role between the International Institute and Counterpublic, supporting community engagement activities and events through the end of 2026. This position serves as a liaison between both organizations, fostering relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders in the Tower Grove area and across St. Louis. The Fellow supports the International Institute's Public Engagement team in planning and implementing programs such as the Festival of Nations, Community Bazaars, and volunteer events. In partnership with Counterpublic's Director of Community Engagement, they develop and carry out engagement strategies including outreach, tabling, and participation in community events. This role collaborates with staff, artists, and curators to ensure community perspectives are reflected in programming and installations for Counterpublic 2026. The Fellow also gathers community input, documents engagement efforts through storytelling (e.g., interviews, audio, photo/video), and helps build and maintain partnerships-particularly with diverse and intergenerational audiences. The position includes regular in-office time at both organizations, attendance at community meetings and events, and occasional public representation. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and the Fellow's skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with community engagement, arts/culture, or immigrant-serving organizations
- Knowledge of St. Louis communities and context
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and/or Adobe tools
- Multilingual abilities and community storytelling skills
Responsibilities
- Supporting community engagement activities and events
- Serving as a liaison between the International Institute and Counterpublic
- Fostering relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders
- Planning and implementing programs such as the Festival of Nations, Community Bazaars, and volunteer events
- Developing and carrying out engagement strategies including outreach, tabling, and participation in community events
- Collaborating with staff, artists, and curators to ensure community perspectives are reflected in programming and installations
- Gathering community input
- Documenting engagement efforts through storytelling (e.g., interviews, audio, photo/video)
- Building and maintaining partnerships-particularly with diverse and intergenerational audiences
- Attending community meetings and events
- Occasional public representation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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