Community Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Critz (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks an experienced leader to serve as the programmatic and operational lead for community development, engagement programs, and educational outreach. The role strengthens community capacity, manages access initiatives, experiential education, art exhibits, and supervises two staff members.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, strong communication and public speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience developing and implementing programs.
• Excellent communication skills and strong public speaking skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic and operational aspects of community development and engagement programs.
• Manage college access programs with Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative.
• Oversee experiential education programs and supervise two engagement team staff.
• Assist with art exhibits and workshops.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration and independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks an experienced leader to serve as the programmatic and operational lead for community development, engagement programs, and educational outreach. The role strengthens community capacity, manages access initiatives, experiential education, art exhibits, and supervises two staff members.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education or related field, strong communication and public speaking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.