Date: July 11, 2025
Position Title:
Community Engagement Coordinator
Department and Reports to:
Director of Community Engagement
Summary of Position:
The Community Engagement Coordinator reports to the Director of Community Engagement
and is responsible for assisting a range of social determinants of health focusing on Elements of
a Healthy Maywood created through the US Departments of Health and Human Services,
marketing, communications, supervisory along with grant writing and managing activities. This
position also supports the volunteer program and Maywood community events and special
events.
Essential Functions (list in order of importance including measures)
Responsible for administrative services at Maywood community resource facilities and land such as
Maywood Masonic Temple, village owned parks, and more.
Responsible for managing village facilities and land programming along with rental scheduling and
successful usage execution.
Works with Initiatives and Program Manager (IPM) on Elements of a Healthy Maywood - Access to
Healthcare Coverage, Affordable Quality Housing, Community Safety, Economic Opportunity,
Educational Opportunity, Environmental and Infrastructure Quality, Food Access, Healthy Community
Design, Parks and Recreational Opportunities, Social and Cultural Cohesion, Social Justice,
Transportation Options
Works with IPM as support to staff, outsourced contracts, and community/organization initiatives and
programming needs
Works with IPM on grant research, application, and management to sustain social determinants of
health – Elements of Healthy Maywood programming.
Works with DCE for community relations activities and initiatives.
Works with DCE for community engagement events internally and externally, including presentations to
community organizations & service clubs, and liaisons with community “champions”.
Works with DCE for all communications for website, media releases, social media, , eNews and other
forms of communications in succinct, easy-to-understand language.
Supports volunteer activities relating to community engagement activities/events.
Develops and maintains effective relationships with base and community agencies.
Monitors and responds to social media inquiries and comments.
Undertakes any secondary tasking and responsibilities deemed necessary for a robust Community
Engagement program for the Village of Maywood
Enhances professional expertise through membership in applicable professional organizations and
participation in continuing education related to assigned responsibilities.
Assists with Village Newsletter and other communications to the community.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study considered an asset, though an equivalent
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills, including well-developed public
- Proven ability to network with community resources, build relationships and create community
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
Please Submit Letter of Intent and Resume
to James Ellexson, HR Director at
Within 5 Business Days from Posting Date
