Swearer Center for Public Service

RI Community Jobs (RICOMJOBS)

After more than two decades of sharing community job opportunities through the RICOMJOBS listserv, we have integrated this resource with BrownEngage, the Swearer Center’s hub for community engagement.

Posting Jobs: Getting Started

Step 1: Creating an Account

Step 2: Creating an Agency Profile

In the BrownEngage system, posting a job is referred to as “Creating a Need.” These are the jobs posted to the RICOMJOBS section that job seekers can respond to.

Creating Needs

  1.  Go to My Agency > Needs.
  2. Click Add New Need.
  3. Complete the required fields (title, description, location, etc.).
  4. Set an optional application deadline.
  5. Click Create Need to finish.

View Job Posting Creation Guide

Searching for a Job

If you are searching for jobs through RICOMJOBS, you do not need to create an account to browse opportunities.

  • Simply visit BrownEngage Job Listings to search for current openings.
  • In the new system, jobs may be listed as “Needs”— these are the same community job postings shared previously via RICOMJOBS.
  • All postings are updated regularly, so you will only see open and active positions.

View Step-by-Step Guide for Job Seekers.

Why the Change?

  • Up-to-date, accurate job listings.
  • Editable postings with closing dates.
  • Searchable and filterable listings for job seekers.
  • The ability to track responses directly (optional).

By moving to BrownEngage, we hope to make this job-sharing network even more accessible and responsive to community needs. 

Questions?

We’re here to support you. Contact us at brownengage@brown.edu.