Community Engagement Liaison

State of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

68d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Police Department (UPD) is seeking a Community Engagement Liaison to lead and support outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships between UVA and the broader community. This role is essential in fostering trust, collaboration, and meaningful engagement through educational initiatives and other community-focused events. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-performance professional environment while making a meaningful impact in the University and Charlottesville communities. This is an unarmed, non-sworn civilian position. To learn more about the University Police Department visit: https://uvapolice.virginia.edu /.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
2 years of related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service, community engagement, or event planning is strongly preferred
Proven skills in customer service, public interaction, and planning or coordinating activities, with strong verbal and written communication and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools to create, manage, and present documents efficiently

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and implement community relations initiatives and partnership efforts
Coordinate a yearly calendar of programs and events, ensuring alignment with UPD's mission
Develop public relations strategies to promote outreach efforts and strengthen community connections
Serve as a liaison with community partners and maintain strong collaborative relationships
Oversee community engagement efforts, assessing outcomes and sharing impact reports
May supervise or guide staff within the department
This role may require occasional evening and weekend hours
Perform additional duties as assigned