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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego, CA (In Person)
$47,840 Salary, Full-Time
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Love nature?
Then youre going to love The Nat.
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategicplan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to behere for nature.
We are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to support The Nats community engagement activities, access programs, and community science initiatives.
This position plays a key role in implementing community-centered programming in and outside of the museum by supporting partnership development, outreach event coordination, research, and administrative planning. The coordinator ensures that all engagement efforts are organized, culturally responsive, and aligned with The Nats mission and access goals.
The coordinator serves as a connector across departments and projects. They help to build and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, assist with coalition-building, and supporting all outreach efforts across San Diego's diverse communities.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Community Engagement and works closely with the Project Manager, Anchoring Healing Through Nature Initiative.
Your Day-to-Day WorkCommunity Outreach & Engagement Support (30%)Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts across the county for community engagement programs and collaborative community events.
Work with the Senior Manager of Community Engagement to seek and maintain new and existing strategic partnerships to expand the Museums reach, particularly among the communities most impacted by disparities in health and access to nature.
Assist with coordinating community event logistics such as scheduling, staffing, materials preparation, communication, setup, and breakdown. Represent The Nat in the community at meetings, outreach events, and online, sharing the mission and using tailored engagement strategies.
Support The Nats community science initiatives by assisting with public-facing programs, coordinating logistics for events and trainings, and assisting in evaluation and reporting.
Anchoring Healing Through Nature Initiative Support (AHTNAT) (60%)Provide support to the Anchoring Healing Through Nature Project Manager, including research, coordination, and implementation of initiative activities, across multiple phases.
Assist with the facilitation of the San Diego Healing Through Nature Coalition, a county-wide group of organizations and community members who are working to advance cross-sector collaboration to uplift communities while expanding equitable access to nature-based healing (scheduling, materials, documentation, Zoom tech support, working group management)Assist with research, including literature reviews and information gathering on nature-healing programs, consultants, trends, evaluation frameworks, key stakeholders, and engagement opportunities.
Compile and maintain a database of information on community-based organizations, programs, and resources related to health and nature.
Support the planning for AHTNAT-related meetings, events, and pilot programs.
Administrative, Data, & Communication Support (10%)Support data collection and organization related to community needs, participation, and engagement outcomes.
Document, track, and organize activities, engagement efforts, and outputs for community engagement and community science initiativesAssist with storytelling and communication by developing basic presentations and visual materials.
Collaborate with the Education, Volunteers, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropy, and Science Departments as needed.
Participate in larger Education and Nat-centered programs, which may include facilitation or behind-the-scenes support.
Other duties as assigned.
Supporting Other Operational Functions as
Experience in planning and executing events from start to finishSelf-motivated, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing prioritiesExcellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with diverse stakeholdersInterpersonal skills with a strong collaborative approachDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
Interest in nature, community wellness, and/or environmental justice
Prior experience in a museum or informal education setting.
Please include a resume and cover letter in your application. No phone calls or drop-ins please. Deadline to apply is June 30th, 2026.
Then youre going to love The Nat.
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. The Museum recently celebrated its 150th anniversary and completed a strategicplan focused on encouraging a love for nature, levering science and collections for conservation, and using our own voice to behere for nature.
We are seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to support The Nats community engagement activities, access programs, and community science initiatives.
This position plays a key role in implementing community-centered programming in and outside of the museum by supporting partnership development, outreach event coordination, research, and administrative planning. The coordinator ensures that all engagement efforts are organized, culturally responsive, and aligned with The Nats mission and access goals.
The coordinator serves as a connector across departments and projects. They help to build and maintain partnerships with community-based organizations, assist with coalition-building, and supporting all outreach efforts across San Diego's diverse communities.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Community Engagement and works closely with the Project Manager, Anchoring Healing Through Nature Initiative.
Your Day-to-Day WorkCommunity Outreach & Engagement Support (30%)Coordinate outreach and engagement efforts across the county for community engagement programs and collaborative community events.
Work with the Senior Manager of Community Engagement to seek and maintain new and existing strategic partnerships to expand the Museums reach, particularly among the communities most impacted by disparities in health and access to nature.
Assist with coordinating community event logistics such as scheduling, staffing, materials preparation, communication, setup, and breakdown. Represent The Nat in the community at meetings, outreach events, and online, sharing the mission and using tailored engagement strategies.
Support The Nats community science initiatives by assisting with public-facing programs, coordinating logistics for events and trainings, and assisting in evaluation and reporting.
Anchoring Healing Through Nature Initiative Support (AHTNAT) (60%)Provide support to the Anchoring Healing Through Nature Project Manager, including research, coordination, and implementation of initiative activities, across multiple phases.
Assist with the facilitation of the San Diego Healing Through Nature Coalition, a county-wide group of organizations and community members who are working to advance cross-sector collaboration to uplift communities while expanding equitable access to nature-based healing (scheduling, materials, documentation, Zoom tech support, working group management)Assist with research, including literature reviews and information gathering on nature-healing programs, consultants, trends, evaluation frameworks, key stakeholders, and engagement opportunities.
Compile and maintain a database of information on community-based organizations, programs, and resources related to health and nature.
Support the planning for AHTNAT-related meetings, events, and pilot programs.
Administrative, Data, & Communication Support (10%)Support data collection and organization related to community needs, participation, and engagement outcomes.
Document, track, and organize activities, engagement efforts, and outputs for community engagement and community science initiativesAssist with storytelling and communication by developing basic presentations and visual materials.
Collaborate with the Education, Volunteers, Marketing & Communications, Philanthropy, and Science Departments as needed.
Participate in larger Education and Nat-centered programs, which may include facilitation or behind-the-scenes support.
Other duties as assigned.
Supporting Other Operational Functions as
Needed:
Operational support for free public events at the museum such as Free Tuesday and December Nights Occasional operational and logistical support for Education and Volunteer events What youBringRequired Skills/Abilities:
Experience in community engagement, outreach, education, coalition-building, or grassroots organizingComprehensive knowledge of and skill in project planningAbility to thrive in a high-paced, occasionally high-pressured environment.Experience in planning and executing events from start to finishSelf-motivated, deadline-driven, and adaptable to changing prioritiesExcellent research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain genuine relationships with diverse stakeholdersInterpersonal skills with a strong collaborative approachDemonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
Interest in nature, community wellness, and/or environmental justice
Education and Experience:
Required:
BA or BS in environmental science/studies, education, community engagement, social sciences, or related fieldOR2+ years of equivalent professional experience.Prior experience in a museum or informal education setting.
Preferred:
Experience in grassroots campaigning or coordinationBilingual highly desired (Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese)Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walkingMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.Time Commitment:
This is a temporary position from approximately August 2026 to February 2027. The work schedule would be 5 days per week and includes frequent evening and weekend hours. This full-time, non-exempt position is eligible for benefitssuch as health insurance, vacation, sick-time,15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Parks museums, and more.Pay:
$23/hrReady to apply?Please include a resume and cover letter in your application. No phone calls or drop-ins please. Deadline to apply is June 30th, 2026.