About the role#
The Community Engagement & Events Coordinator supports Greater Waco Legal Services by helping plan and run fundraising events, educational seminars, and community workshops. You will work closely with staff to coordinate logistics and conduct outreach to community partners, schools, and nonprofits. This role helps expand access to legal education while strengthening outreach and fundraising efforts.
What you'll do#
- Plan and execute events, including scheduling, venue preparation, and managing supplies.
- Conduct outreach to community partners to schedule workshops and seminars.
- Prepare presentation decks, handouts, and other materials for educational sessions.
- Manage calendars and tracking systems for events, trainings, and partner engagements.
- Provide day-of support, such as setup, registration, check-in, and troubleshooting.
- Assist with marketing trends, communications outreach, and creative design for print and digital media.
- Follow up with event participants and partners after sessions conclude.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure all activities align with the organizational mission.
What you'll need#
- Federal Work Study eligibility.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects at once.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with professional outreach via phone and email.
- Experience working in and among diverse communities.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in nonprofit work, community engagement, education, or event planning.
- Ability to comply with University policies and maintain punctual attendance.
- Majors in Marketing or Communications are preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 10 to 15 hours per week between 9am and 5pm.
- Compensation: $12 to $15 per hour.
- Term: Rolling (Fall, Spring, and ongoing).
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian research institution located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, the university serves a student body of more than 20,000. It maintains a faculty focused on research, teaching, and scholarship. The organization employs 8,475 people.
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