Community Engagement Specialist

Vermont Public Co • Colchester, VT

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Specialist plays a key role in connecting Vermont Public with communities across the region. As the public-facing representative of Vermont Public in communities statewide, the Community Events Specialist builds awareness of our programs and services, fosters welcoming and inclusive experiences, and helps ensure diverse audiences feel represented and connected to  our spaces and in public media — strengthening Vermont Public’s visibility, relevance, and relationships across Vermont.

The Community Engagement Specialist leads outreach efforts by representing Vermont Public at community and partner events, including identifying opportunities and events, designing engaging  on-site experiences, and developing event materials. The role also collaborates with internal teams to create and deliver interactive station tours for students and other community groups.

As a member of Vermont Public’s Audience & Community team, this position also supports Vermont Public–produced events and manages and curates the organization’s  online community calendar to  highlight events throughout the state.

The role requires a strong interest in and knowledge of public media; excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and comfort engaging with the public in face-to-face settings. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. The role involves frequent travel throughout Vermont, with occasional travel to Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in community engagement, events, outreach, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization professionally in public settings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences in person
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external partners
• Proficiency with standard digital tools, including email, calendars, spreadsheets, content management systems, and event or communication platforms
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to travel throughout the state of Vermont and occasionally regionally New Hampshire/New York  to host and support community events, with reliable transportation to meet scheduled work assignments.
• Ability to travel to Canada as required for work purposes, including possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Ability to safely drive for extended periods, including during evening hours and in varying weather conditions such as rain, snow, and winter driving conditions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in diverse environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, as some events are held outside year-round.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar design and email platforms

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select community events and engagement opportunities that align with Vermont Public’s mission and audience goals.
• Represent Vermont Public at community and partner events, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and mission-aligned presence.
• Plan and coordinate Vermont Public’s participation in co-presented events with community partners.
• Manage and curate Vermont Public’s online community calendar, including vetting submissions and developing featured listings or related content.
• Schedule, coordinate, and host interactive station tours and educational visits, working with internal teams and maintaining supporting materials.
• Collect, track, and report outreach metrics, insights, and outcomes to inform future engagement efforts.
• Provide on-site support for Vermont Public–produced events, including audience engagement and hospitality.
• Support fundraising and audience engagement initiatives as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Vermont Public’s mission and the goals of the Marketing & Audience Engagement team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level