Regional Community Engagement Lead – Elko

Great Basin College; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Generous leave (24 annual leave days)

No state income tax

Free parking

Tuition benefits for faculty

Educational grants for dependents

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, NV is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to foster relationships with regional businesses, schools, and civic organizations. You will manage community events on the Elko campus, support statewide activities, and connect community members with College programs and resources.

The role reports to the Director of Communications and requires travel; a Bachelor's degree is required and strong communication skills are essential for representing GBC at diverse events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent education/experience may be considered.
• Experience in community engagement, communications, public relations, event coordination, higher education, nonprofit organizations, or public service preferred.
• Regular local and regional travel; occasional evenings/weekends; valid driver’s license or reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses, employers, schools, chambers of commerce, nonprofit and civic organizations, and other community partners.
• Serve as a community contact for GBC and connect partners with appropriate College departments and resources.
• Coordinate an annual calendar of internal and external community engagement activities with the Director of Communications.
• Plan and coordinate community-facing events and activities on the Elko campus.
• Coordinate and represent GBC at community events, meetings, celebrations, and regional activities.
• Maintain an active GBC presence at regional Chamber of Commerce meetings, networking events, and programs.
• Attend quarterly meetings with key industry and employer partners and coordinate appropriate GBC participation.
• Build relationships with regional employers and industry partners to improve communication and awareness of GBC programs and resources.
• Identify community partnerships and opportunities for GBC to host, participate in, or support regional activities.
• Gather feedback and monitor emerging community and industry needs, communicating relevant information and opportunities to the Director of Communications and appropriate College departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Communications.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Event coordination

Regional knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM software

Job description

Great Basin College in Elko, NV is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to foster relationships with regional businesses, schools, and civic organizations. You will manage community events on the Elko campus, support statewide activities, and connect community members with College programs and resources.

The role reports to the Director of Communications and requires travel; a Bachelor's degree is required and strong communication skills are essential for representing GBC at diverse events