Community Outreach Coordinator

Mansfield Hall•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for executing the community outreach efforts at Mansfield Hall. This role involves collaboration with students, staff, and external partners, and ensuring that community engagement opportunities are aligned with the mission and values of Mansfield Hall. The Community Outreach Coordinator will foster a supportive environment that promotes students' growth toward independence through service learning, internships, and activities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, communication, social work, or a related field.
Three or more years of experience working with diverse learners or stakeholders, preferably in a higher education setting.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
Experience working independently in a flexible work environment while contributing to team goals.
Effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with community partners and internal staff.
Passion for supporting student growth and fostering a positive learning environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent Mansfield Hall professionally in all external interactions.
Familiarity with the challenges faced by Mansfield Hall’s student community, including academic, social, and personal growth barriers.
Ability to work in a dynamic, flexible environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Weekend and evening availability

Responsibilities

Collaborate with site leadership to offer community outreach programs, ensuring they effectively support students in civic engagement, volunteerism, professional development and all associated skills.
Oversee the Summer Internship Program, service learning and job seminars, and in-house programming to promote student engagement and community involvement.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local organizations, businesses, and agencies to cultivate ongoing volunteer and internship opportunities for students.
Communicate regularly with case managers regarding students' participation and progress in outreach programs so that it can be shared with stakeholders and tracked for student progress.
Document student conversations and progress in writing within various systems.
Monitor student progress in volunteer and internship placements through regular check-ins with both students and placement supervisors.
Facilitate job coaching for students pursuing summer jobs or post-graduation employment, including resume building, interview preparation, and professionalism. This includes collaborating with on-campus career centers.
Coordinate large-group activities that offer students opportunities for social engagement, physical activity, and community involvement.
Encourage student-led activities by working with students on event development.
Assist in recruitment and admissions efforts, promoting the community outreach programs to prospective students and families.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful operation of the Mansfield Hall program.