Mission Edge
North East Trees (NET) is a community-based, non‑profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature‑based design‑build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County builds climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.
Position Overview
The Community Engagement Coordinator leads outreach efforts that connect communities with NET’s mission and projects. This role builds relationships, fosters participation, and gathers valuable community input to guide ongoing and future initiatives. The Coordinator is a connector, communicator, and advocate who can inspire action and help grow our impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced community builder who can design and lead culturally relevant engagement strategies, represent NET in diverse settings, and elevate our visibility across the region. Responsibilities
Build and sustain relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders directly impacted by NET’s work. Serve as a community liaison by attending meetings, volunteer events, fundraisers, park advisory boards, and neighborhood councils. Keep stakeholders informed of project status and ensure feedback loops with NET staff. Create and manage multilingual outreach materials (English/Spanish required). Plan, execute, evaluate, and report on community events, workshops, and volunteer activities. Develop and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement plans to strengthen community trust and advance NET’s mission. Supervise interns, fellows, and volunteers supporting engagement activities. Collaborate across departments to ensure programs reflect community priorities. Support staff and crew recruitment from local communities. Build coalitions and partnerships that expand NET’s reach and impact. Represent NET to elected officials, neighborhood councils, and partner organizations. Identify opportunities for future collaborations and fundraising partnerships. Strengthen NET’s brand presence across digital, social, and in‑person platforms. Develop and distribute marketing and communication content, including social media, email campaigns, and outreach collateral. Support storytelling that uplifts community voices and NET’s impact. Track and analyze engagement metrics from events, social media, and outreach campaigns. Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of and refine engagement strategies. Report outcomes and insights to staff, partners, and funders. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills
Deep passion for environmental justice, climate resilience, and serving underinvested communities. Strong familiarity with the cultural, political, environmental, and social landscape of Northeast, East, or South Los Angeles (residency preferred). A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in community outreach, volunteer engagement, or nonprofit/community work. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities using equity, inclusion, justice and cultural humility practices. Proven skills in community engagement, public speaking, facilitation and event coordination. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong facilitation and conflict‑resolution abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and communication platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mailchimp, Squarespace); willingness to learn new tools. Experience developing communications, marketing materials, and managing social media platforms. Highly organized, proactive, and results‑focused, with leadership and project management experience. Education and Experience
A relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. Strong work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum two years of proven success in a Community Engagement or a similar role. English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds assisted, and up to 50 pounds assisted (e.g., setting up tabling or event materials). Benefits
NET offers generous benefits which include 12 NET Paid Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance, Personal Leave, and Vacation, in accordance with NET’s benefits policies. Application Process
Email a cover letter and your resume to hr@northeasttrees.org, and apply to this posting. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity
North East Trees is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, North East Trees will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. North East Trees expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This job description defines the essential job duties of this position and is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, North East Trees will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
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The Community Engagement Coordinator leads outreach efforts that connect communities with NET’s mission and projects. This role builds relationships, fosters participation, and gathers valuable community input to guide ongoing and future initiatives. The Coordinator is a connector, communicator, and advocate who can inspire action and help grow our impact. The ideal candidate is an experienced community builder who can design and lead culturally relevant engagement strategies, represent NET in diverse settings, and elevate our visibility across the region. Responsibilities
Build and sustain relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders directly impacted by NET’s work. Serve as a community liaison by attending meetings, volunteer events, fundraisers, park advisory boards, and neighborhood councils. Keep stakeholders informed of project status and ensure feedback loops with NET staff. Create and manage multilingual outreach materials (English/Spanish required). Plan, execute, evaluate, and report on community events, workshops, and volunteer activities. Develop and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement plans to strengthen community trust and advance NET’s mission. Supervise interns, fellows, and volunteers supporting engagement activities. Collaborate across departments to ensure programs reflect community priorities. Support staff and crew recruitment from local communities. Build coalitions and partnerships that expand NET’s reach and impact. Represent NET to elected officials, neighborhood councils, and partner organizations. Identify opportunities for future collaborations and fundraising partnerships. Strengthen NET’s brand presence across digital, social, and in‑person platforms. Develop and distribute marketing and communication content, including social media, email campaigns, and outreach collateral. Support storytelling that uplifts community voices and NET’s impact. Track and analyze engagement metrics from events, social media, and outreach campaigns. Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of and refine engagement strategies. Report outcomes and insights to staff, partners, and funders. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills
Deep passion for environmental justice, climate resilience, and serving underinvested communities. Strong familiarity with the cultural, political, environmental, and social landscape of Northeast, East, or South Los Angeles (residency preferred). A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in community outreach, volunteer engagement, or nonprofit/community work. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities using equity, inclusion, justice and cultural humility practices. Proven skills in community engagement, public speaking, facilitation and event coordination. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong facilitation and conflict‑resolution abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and communication platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Mailchimp, Squarespace); willingness to learn new tools. Experience developing communications, marketing materials, and managing social media platforms. Highly organized, proactive, and results‑focused, with leadership and project management experience. Education and Experience
A relevant undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university. Strong work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum two years of proven success in a Community Engagement or a similar role. English/Spanish bilingual proficiency is a plus. Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds assisted, and up to 50 pounds assisted (e.g., setting up tabling or event materials). Benefits
NET offers generous benefits which include 12 NET Paid Holidays, Health & Dental Insurance, Personal Leave, and Vacation, in accordance with NET’s benefits policies. Application Process
Email a cover letter and your resume to hr@northeasttrees.org, and apply to this posting. The position will remain open until filled. Equal Employment Opportunity
North East Trees is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, North East Trees will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. North East Trees expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This job description defines the essential job duties of this position and is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, North East Trees will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
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