The Community Engagement Fellow is a joint role between the International Institute and Counterpublic, supporting community engagement activities and events through the end of 2026. This position serves as a liaison between both organizations, fostering relationships with clients, residents, and stakeholders in the Tower Grove area and across St. Louis.

The Fellow supports the International Institute's Public Engagement team in planning and implementing programs such as the Festival of Nations, Community Bazaars, and volunteer events. In partnership with Counterpublic's Director of Community Engagement, they develop and carry out engagement strategies including outreach, tabling, and participation in community events.

This role collaborates with staff, artists, and curators to ensure community perspectives are reflected in programming and installations for Counterpublic 2026. The Fellow also gathers community input, documents engagement efforts through storytelling (e.g., interviews, audio, photo/video), and helps build and maintain partnerships-particularly with diverse and intergenerational audiences.

The position includes regular in-office time at both organizations, attendance at community meetings and events, and occasional public representation. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and the Fellow's skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with community engagement, arts/culture, or immigrant-serving organizations
• Knowledge of St. Louis communities and context
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and/or Adobe tools
• Multilingual abilities and community storytelling skills

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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