Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist jobs in Brownsville, TX

SUPERVISOR: Director of Marketing, Communications and PR
STATUS: Non-Exempt



About Us

Founded in 1974, cdcb | come dream. come build provides safe, sanitary affordable housing
to the citizens of South Texas, and is one of the largest non-profit producers of single-family
housing for homeownership in Texas. cdcb is a multifaceted affordable housing organization
devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships to create sustainable communities across South
Texas through quality education, model financing, efficient home design, and superior
construction.

Our dedicated team members work to improve the lives of low to moderate families and
individuals to grow wealth and improve families educational, housing, and financial security.
We offer industry competitive compensation, excellent benefits with a five-decade old firm.
cdcb is an inclusive and exciting work environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and
self-motivated individual to join our team.



Summary
The Community Outreach Specialist is directly responsible for implementing strategies to
expand cdcb’s direct marketing and community engagement efforts. This individual will
serve as a liaison with individuals, organizations and employers in Cameron, Hidalgo,
Nueces, Starr, and Willacy counties to offer cdcb programs and resources. The Community
Outreach Specialist will also recruit, train and supervise volunteers to assist with marketing
and outreach and community building and engagement activities. The ideal candidate will
build lasting relationships with community partners and organizations and develop a
network in the field to support cdcb’s mission and goals. The ideal candidates must possess
excellent time management and communication skills and the ability to work independently
to ensure that all community outreach activities are conducted in a manner to optimize
project implementation, efficiency, and outcomes, and that positively elevate cdcb’s
presence in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote cdcb programs and services at in person and virtual events.
• Develop and lead door to door outreach efforts throughout cdcb’s service area with

an intentional focus on hard-to-reach colonias and rural areas.

www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520

homeownership celebrations, block parties, ribbon cutting ceremonies, as well as
cdcb internal events.

• Plan and coordinate community building and engagement efforts including

• Create and maintain a direct outreach tracking report, community partner roster and

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of monthly outreach initiatives and their

• Maintain accurate records of outreach initiatives including attendance, participation,

• Coordinate volunteers and record all relevant data on volunteer hours.
• Meet community building and engagement and marketing goals set by

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant experience in community engagement or related field.
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish
• Ability to work independently and adapt to non-traditional work hours (including

practices

www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

• Salary – $36,000
• Bonus – Based on production goals met
• 100% of premium for health, vision and dental benefits paid by cdcb.
• Life Insurance
• 401K retirement plan (no match required)
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation Days - Based on Length of Service
• Personal Days - Based on Length of Service
  

To apply submit resume, cover letter to: mlopez@cdcb.org

cdcb IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520