Brown University is hiring an inaugural Director of Civic Engagement to support the development and implementation of the university's priorities for engaging with Providence and Rhode Island.
The Director of Civic Engagement plays a central role in refining and deepening Brown University’s community engagement strategy and initiatives in Providence and Rhode Island. The role reports to the Vice President of Community Engagement and collaborates with administrators and engagement professionals across the institution. This position provides local expertise and guidance to advance meaningful, sustained, and mutually beneficial partnerships with local community organizations, institutions, groups, and residents in service to building more robust, thriving, and resilient communities in Providence and throughout Rhode Island.
The Director engages with community groups and individuals to learn about the priorities and needs of local communities in Providence and Rhode Island that may align with Brown’s resources and mission. The role will serve as a visible and accessible point of contact and coordination in their role cultivating and coordinating Brown University’s involvement in a variety of local partnerships. The position will work with other University leaders to develop and execute strategic priorities for Brown’s engagement in Providence and Rhode Island, and to ensure that these strategic priorities and their implementation are aligned with community priorities, along with Brown’s mission and capacity. With a focus on ensuring meaningful partnerships and positive outcomes, the role will also contribute to data gathering, project management, and analysis and outcome assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the University’s local initiatives and policies.
We are seeking candidates with deep, experiential understanding of the City of Providence, the State of Rhode Island, and local non-profit and civic organizations and leaders; demonstrated success developing and executing an engagement strategy; and extensive experience managing community engagement or directly related programs and initiatives.
For more information about this role, click here. Anyone considering this position may be interested in Brown's Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, generous moving and other benefits.
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Swearer Center Practitioner in Residence
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