Community Engagement Specialist

 DENVER INDIAN CENTER, INC. (DICI) 
Job Description: Community Engagement Specialist 
Position Title: Community Engagement Specialist Department: Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP) 
Reports To: Director of KCP 
Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt (subject to applicable wage and hour requirements) 
Annual Salary Range: $65,000–$70,000 
Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision and retirement plan. 
Location: Denver, Colorado 
DICI Mission Statement “To empower American Indian, youth, elders, families, and community by promoting self determination and economic, mental, and physical health through education, advocacy, and cultural enrichment.” 
Position Summary 
The Denver Indian Center, Inc. (DICI) seeks a highly motivated, community-oriented Community Engagement Specialist to support recruitment, outreach, and participant engagement for the Kinship & Commitment Program (KCP). The primary responsibility of this position is to actively recruit eligible couples to participate in KCP services, which focus on strengthening healthy relationships, family stability, and economic well-being. The successful candidate must have knowledge of Denver’s Native American community, established community relationships, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trust with individuals, couples, families, and community partners. This is a community-facing position requiring initiative, consistent outreach, and demonstrated recruitment results. 
The Community Engagement Specialist works under the direct supervision of the KCP Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
1. Community Outreach and Recruitment • Develop and implement an active recruitment strategy to enroll eligible couples in KCP. • Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with Native American community members, families, organizations, and service providers. • Conduct outreach at community gatherings, cultural events, educational institutions, and partner organizations. • Identify opportunities to recruit couples who would benefit from KCP services. • Work collaboratively with KCP staff to achieve enrollment and participation goals. • Develop recruitment partnerships with community organizations, including agencies serving fathers, couples, and families. • Use culturally competent responsive outreach practices 
2. Participant Engagement and Retention • Clearly communicate the purpose, benefits, and expectations of the KCP program to potential participants. • Assist interested individuals and couples through the recruitment, referral, and enrollment process. • Maintain regular communication with prospective participants and coordinate follow up activities. • Collaborate with KCP staff to support participant attendance, engagement, and retention. • Identify barriers to participation and recommend practical solutions. 
3. Community Partnerships and Collaboration • Serve as a positive and professional representative of DICI throughout the Denver metropolitan area. • Build working relationships with Native American service providers, schools, workforce programs, family-support agencies, and other community partners. • Coordinate with other DICI programs to identify appropriate recruitment and referral opportunities. • Collaborate with KCP leadership to strengthen recruitment practices and expand the program’s community reach. 
4. Recruitment Tracking and Accountability • Develop and maintain an organized outreach and recruitment schedule. • Provide weekly recruitment updates to the KCP Director. • Track recruitment outcomes against established cohort goals • Identify successful recruitment approaches and recommend improvements. • Participate in program meetings and contribute to strategies that strengthen grant performance. 
Required Qualifications • Experience in community outreach, recruitment, participant engagement, or related services. • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while remaining accountable to program leadership. • Experience maintaining outreach records, recruitment data, and progress reports. • Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, to accommodate community events and recruitment activities. • Ability to travel throughout the Denver metropolitan area for community outreach. 
Qualifications 
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, community development, education, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. 
• Established professional relationships within Denver’s Native American community. 
• Experience developing outreach strategies that produce measurable enrollment results. 
Equal Employment Opportunity Denver Indian Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 
Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs in accordance with applicable federal and Colorado laws.