Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Austin Free Press is seeking a highly organized, community-driven professional to support partnerships, outreach, and public accountability work. This role sits at the intersection of journalism, community engagement, and nonprofit operations, helping expand AFP’s reach and strengthen its impact across Austin.

Position Title: Community Engagement & Partnerships Coordinator

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $22–$24/hour, commensurate with experience

Hours: 20–25 hours per week

• Manage and maintain existing partnerships, including regular review and renewal to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness.
• Build and sustain relationships with partner organizations, including attending and promoting partner events.
• Engage partners for editorial collaboration, including sourcing quotes, interviews, and press materials.
• Represent Austin Free Press at community events, including outreach and newsletter sign-up collection.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities across Austin’s civic, nonprofit, and cultural landscape.
• Track and maintain clear records and reporting on engagement success.

• Serve as a liaison between partners and AFP staff, ensuring clear communication across editorial, social media, and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with AFP’s Editor and social media team to develop outreach strategies.
• Support planning and execution of community events focused on outreach and public education.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, providing updates and contributing to organizational strategy.
• Track hours and responsibilities accurately and submit timesheets on schedule.

• Manage the Austin Free Press Government Accountability Project (AFP-GAP) database.
• Track public information requests, organize incoming documents, and upload materials to AFP platforms.
• Review and interpret public records to identify key insights and potential story opportunities.

• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, including occasional evening or weekend work.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail across multiple projects.
• Self-starter mindset, with initiative to improve workflows and seek support when needed.
• Effective communicator, both in writing and in person, with the ability to represent AFP’s mission professionally.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in Austin’s political, social, and cultural landscape.
• Proficiency with tools such as Excel, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and WordPress.

• Experience in community engagement, communications, journalism, social work, education, public administration, nonprofit work, or a related field.
• Experience in mission-driven communications or nonprofit marketing.
• Experience working within a small nonprofit team environment.



Austin Free Press is an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to informing and empowering the Austin community through impactful local journalism. We believe strong communities depend on access to reliable information, civic engagement, and public accountability.

Austin Free Press is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief note of interest to contact@austinfreepress.org.