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Austin Peay State University

Director of Community Engagement

🇺🇸 Clarksville, TN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Austin Peay State University is hiring a Director of Community Engagement. The role involves developing and executing a community engagement and volunteer strategy to support the Southeastern Grasslands Institute's restoration efforts, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, coordinating volunteer programs, and leading outreach activities to advance the "Last Chance Grasslands" initiative.

Highlights
  • Develop and implement community engagement and volunteer strategies aligned with organizational mission and goals.
  • Collaborate with program directors to integrate volunteerism and outreach into programs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with residents, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government entities.
  • Design, lead, and evaluate community programs and initiatives fostering engagement and education.
  • Coordinate volunteer events, workshops, and public outreach to promote organizational impact.
  • Recruit, organize, train volunteers, and support the Volunteer Coordinator position.
  • Assist with grant proposal writing for volunteer-led conservation initiatives.
  • Conduct ecological research and biological inventories in collaboration with community scientists and program directors.
  • Required skills include interpersonal communication, volunteer management software (e.g., Volunteer Hub), and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife, or Conservation Biology; at least three years' experience leading volunteer or community programs; ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors in variable conditions.