Community Engagement Director

Job overview

The Community Engagement Director role is onsite in Olympia, WA. Compensation is $85,000–$89,000 per year. SafePlace works to maintain community visibility and engagement while supporting its programs and mission. The director recruits, places, and supervises volunteers and interns, builds partnerships with schools and community groups, and coordinates outreach and presentations. The role supports SafePlace’s program capacity and community presence while ensuring volunteer and intern activities are trained, accountable, and aligned with organizational and client needs.

What you'll do

• Recruit, place, onboard, train, and supervise volunteers and interns
• coordinate school and university placements
• partner with community groups, businesses, and service organizations
• represent SafePlace at community meetings
• develop annual visibility and capacity strategies with the Executive Director
• track volunteer and intern hours
• monitor program data, expenses, and compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community engagement director

volunteer recruitment

intern supervision

community partnerships

program management

public speaking

olympia wa

98501

safeplace

$85k–$89k/year

full-time

culturally responsive programs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master's degree in social work, social services, criminal justice, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; specified experience in community organizations, supervision, program management, and public speaking.

About the employer

SafePlace is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.