Community Engagement Coordinator

Come join our team at the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)! OSPE is a member-driven professional association that welcomes the entire engineering community to contribute knowledge, skills and leadership to help create a better future for our profession and society at large.

We are currently seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator who will be responsible for fostering strong connections between our association and its members, local chapters, and partner organizations. As a nonprofit professional member association serving the engineering profession, we are committed to advancing the field, supporting our members, and promoting engineering excellence through advocacy, education, and community-building.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for relationship-building, a strong understanding of member-based organizations, and a commitment to serving professional communities. This is a perfect fit for someone who has experience working in not-for-profit, member organizations that thrives being part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to the work they do and have fun doing it.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• RRSP Matching
• Three Weeks Vacation + time off between Christmas and New Years
• Hybrid Work Environment

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement strategies to engage and retain professional engineering members across various career stages.
• Support local chapters and volunteer leaders with resources, guidance, and regular communication to strengthen chapter activity and member involvement.
• Coordinate member recognition programs and initiatives that highlight member contributions and achievements.
• Facilitate partnerships that enhance member value and expand the association’s reach.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support conferences, career development workshops, and STEM outreach events.
• Develop targeted outreach campaigns to increase participation in programs, events, and volunteer opportunities.
• Prepare reports and presentations on engagement trends and member satisfaction to inform strategic decisions
• Other duties, as assigned.
• 2+ years of experience in community engagement, member relations, or program coordination, ideally in a nonprofit or member-based organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to engage diverse professional audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a remote or hybrid work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and membership databases or CRMs.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work some evenings or weekends for events
• Familiarity with the engineering or STEM professions is a plus.
• Experience supporting volunteers, local chapters, or member interest groups.
• Knowledge of association management software (e.g., WICKET, or similar).
• Knowledge of community management software (e.g., Higher Logic, or similar).
• Event planning and project management experience.
• A driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle is required.
• Build and maintain relationships with engineering schools, firms, partner organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the association at industry and community events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Plan and execute member engagement events such as webinars, networking receptions, volunteer appreciation activities, and community service initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing/communications team to develop content for newsletters, social media, and the association’s website that promotes community engagement initiatives.
• Track engagement metrics, member feedback, and event participation to assess the effectiveness of community-building efforts.
• Leverage digital platforms (e.g., online forums, community portals, CRM data, and social media) to engage members year-round.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Valeria Mueller at vmueller@ospe.on.ca by November 21, 2025. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed. We will consult with you and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.