External Affairs & Community Engagement Coordinator

Camden Prep, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Pre-tax FSA/HSA benefits

Flexible paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Uncommon Schools Camden is looking for an Associate, External Affairs to build and sustain relationships with community leaders, officeholders, and families within the Camden region. The role supports local engagement, parent advocacy, and regional governance and board operations.

The position coordinates school tours, social media, newsletters, and events, while working with school leaders and partners to broaden access to high-quality public education in Camden.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in community outreach, external affairs, regional operations, project coordination, or communications.
• Associate degree or technical education.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to initiate and maintain relationships with diverse partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Applications, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
• Ability to travel independently to schools and community events across the Camden region.

Responsibilities

• Execute the local external engagement strategy by building relationships with community leaders, advocates, and elected officials through visits, meetings, and projects.
• Maintain a regular presence at community events and meetings to deepen connections between our schools and the communities we serve.
• Oversee and manage the monthly tour schedule for prospective parents, educators, and donors.
• Maintain partner databases with accurate data entry and data integrity.
• Support parent advocacy initiatives and engage with local leaders for community engagement and recruitment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Event planning

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/External Affairs/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Applications

Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)

Job description

Uncommon Schools Camden is looking for an Associate, External Affairs to build and sustain relationships with community leaders, officeholders, and families within the Camden region. The role supports local engagement, parent advocacy, and regional governance and board operations.

The position coordinates school tours, social media, newsletters, and events, while working with school leaders and partners to broaden access to high-quality public education in Camden.