University of South Carolina
Community Outreach Specialist
University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302
Community Outreach Specialist
Posting Number:
TMP03720PO25 Campus:
Upstate Department:
UPS Center for Academic Innovation & Faculty Support Salary:
$21.69 - $23.00 per hour based on education and experience Location:
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Job Type:
Full Time Hours per Week:
37.5 Work Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Job Summary
The Community Outreach Specialist will support the Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement (SL/CE) by cultivating internship and service learning opportunities primarily in the non‑profits in Spartanburg County, organizing events for students, faculty, staff, and community members, publicizing programs and successes, providing community engagement information to on‑campus and off‑campus constituents, and maintaining the community engagement software and website. Responsibilities
Support community partner relationship management across the relationship cycle for internships, service learning, and other educational opportunities. This includes partnership cultivation, development of productive internship sites, recognition of partners, maintenance, and assessment. Generate 3–4 community partnerships per week. Track community engagement to support the University’s efforts to secure the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Administer USC Upstate’s community engagement tracking and reporting software that provides data for programmatic assessment. Coordinate and provide logistical support for ongoing SL/CE program efforts with internships and community‑engaged class programming, including management of student workers doing related tasks. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. One or more years of experience in community engagement. Successful background check. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with non‑profit organizations in the Upstate region and with Service‑Learning as a student and/or support role. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills with culturally respectful communication style. Handles confidential information appropriately. Establishes and maintains effective relationships between the institution (faculty and students) and the community. Utilizes project coordination skills. Effectively multi‑tasks and completes work with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of basic data collection, analysis, and ability to organize data and report findings. Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
Other Supporting Documents Special Instructions
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached but cannot substitute completing the work history and education sections of the application. EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Position Attributes
Employees in safety‑sensitive or security‑sensitive positions will be subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing in accordance with University policy (additional attributes omitted). Job Details
Posting Number: TMP03720PO25 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 12/23/2025 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
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Posting Number:
TMP03720PO25 Campus:
Upstate Department:
UPS Center for Academic Innovation & Faculty Support Salary:
$21.69 - $23.00 per hour based on education and experience Location:
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Job Type:
Full Time Hours per Week:
37.5 Work Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Job Summary
The Community Outreach Specialist will support the Office of Service-Learning and Community Engagement (SL/CE) by cultivating internship and service learning opportunities primarily in the non‑profits in Spartanburg County, organizing events for students, faculty, staff, and community members, publicizing programs and successes, providing community engagement information to on‑campus and off‑campus constituents, and maintaining the community engagement software and website. Responsibilities
Support community partner relationship management across the relationship cycle for internships, service learning, and other educational opportunities. This includes partnership cultivation, development of productive internship sites, recognition of partners, maintenance, and assessment. Generate 3–4 community partnerships per week. Track community engagement to support the University’s efforts to secure the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Administer USC Upstate’s community engagement tracking and reporting software that provides data for programmatic assessment. Coordinate and provide logistical support for ongoing SL/CE program efforts with internships and community‑engaged class programming, including management of student workers doing related tasks. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. One or more years of experience in community engagement. Successful background check. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with non‑profit organizations in the Upstate region and with Service‑Learning as a student and/or support role. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent written, oral, and digital communication skills with culturally respectful communication style. Handles confidential information appropriately. Establishes and maintains effective relationships between the institution (faculty and students) and the community. Utilizes project coordination skills. Effectively multi‑tasks and completes work with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of basic data collection, analysis, and ability to organize data and report findings. Required Documents
Cover Letter Resume List of References and Contact Information Optional Documents
Other Supporting Documents Special Instructions
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached but cannot substitute completing the work history and education sections of the application. EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. Position Attributes
Employees in safety‑sensitive or security‑sensitive positions will be subject to pre‑employment and post‑employment drug testing in accordance with University policy (additional attributes omitted). Job Details
Posting Number: TMP03720PO25 Number of Vacancies: 1 Desired Start Date: 12/23/2025 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
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