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Community Engagement Coordinator

Windom Park Citizens in Action (WPCIA)

Location: Windom Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment: Part-time, non-exempt; eligible for overtime
Hours: 24 per week
Compensation: $30.00-36.00, depending on experience
Reports to: WPCIA Board of Directors

About WPCIA

Windom Park Citizens in Action (WPCIA) is a neighborhood nonprofit in Northeast Minneapolis. We represent the Windom Park community and manage various neighborhood programs and funding, including Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds.

We work to build a connected, inclusive, and thriving neighborhood.

Our Goals:

  • Eliminate Disparities

  • Encourage Healthy, Safe & Connected People

  • Develop Complete Neighborhoods

  • Ensure a Clean Environment

The Role

WPCIA seeks an organized, community-minded self-starter to help run the organization, connect with residents, and coordinate neighborhood programs and funding.

The Community Coordinator works independently, manages day-to-day operations, and helps turn neighborhood priorities into action.

Responsibilities

Core Administration

  • Manage day-to-day office and organizational operations.

  • Coordinate WPCIA programs, including grants, loans, rebates, and other resident services.

  • Respond to resident inquiries in a timely manner and connect people with programs and resources.

  • Maintain records, files, calendars, contact lists, and program documentation.

  • Coordinate contracts, service providers, and partner organizations.

  • Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up tasks.

  • Identify ways to improve operations and program delivery.

Community Engagement

  • Build relationships with residents, businesses, property owners, and community groups.

  • Find practical ways to increase resident participation in WPCIA and neighborhood activities.

  • Conduct outreach through conversations, email, events, tabling, surveys, and meetings.

  • Seek input on neighborhood needs and priorities.

  • Make participation accessible and welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds.

  • Attend relevant neighborhood and City meetings and report back on important issues and opportunities.

Funding Coordination

  • Help administer NRP funds and other neighborhood funding.

  • Coordinate with City staff and funding partners on program requirements, contracts, deadlines, and reports.

  • Track budgets, funding balances, expenses, invoices, and required documentation.

  • Work with the board treasurer, bookkeeper, and financial partners on payments and records.

  • Prepare financial and program information for board review and required reporting.

  • Identify missing documentation, budget issues, and compliance concerns and work with the board to resolve them.

  • Follow WPCIA's approval procedures; financial decisions remain with authorized individuals.

Board Support

  • Schedule board and committee meetings.

  • Prepare meeting materials and disseminate in advance. 

  • Track action items discussed at meetings.

  • Provide updates on programs, funding, outreach, and operational issues.

Communications

  • Maintain WPCIA's website, event calendar, email lists, and social media.

  • Share timely information about programs, events, meetings, and opportunities to participate.

  • Prepare and disperse monthly newsletters, announcements, flyers, and mailings.

Qualifications

Required

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

  • Experience in administration, program coordination, community engagement, or nonprofit operations.

  • Comfort with spreadsheets, email, shared documents, and online tools.

  • Professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.

  • Commitment to an inclusive and engaged neighborhood.

Preferred

  • Experience with a nonprofit, neighborhood organization, or volunteer board.

  • Experience with budgets, invoices, contracts, grants, or program reporting.

  • Familiarity with Minneapolis neighborhoods, City government, or NRP.

  • Experience with email marketing, social media, or website content management.

  • Resident of Windom Park or nearby community.

  • Fluent in Spanish.

Relevant work experience and community involvement are valued. A specific college degree is not required.

Schedule and Work Environment

  • 20–24 hours per week, primarily during weekday business hours.

  • Some evening and weekend work for meetings and community events.

  • Based at WPCIA's office in Windom Park, with local travel as needed.

  • Reports to the Board of Directors or its designated supervisor.

  • Part-time, non-exempt position eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity

WPCIA welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and equal opportunity in employment.

WPCIA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please reach out to us at info@windompark.org or by phone at (612) 788-2192

To apply, please send a single PDF with your cover letter and resume to info@windompark.org by November 20, 2026.