Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist coordinates initiatives designed to promote and represent the organization and brand as a socially responsible force in the community. Administers outreach programs that engage, support, and collaborate with the community to develop and expand relationships. Being a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist serves as the organization's liaison with various constituents and stakeholders. Assists with the coordination of events, managing volunteers, and applying for grants. Additionally, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Responsible for coordinating outreach activities, assisting with the development and evaluation of outreach activities, and coordinating community resource center activities for the Outreach and Education Division in support of the Colonias Initiative, Youth Initiative, Local DWI Program, and the HHS action plan.
Outreach Programming
Program Development and Evaluation
Communication
ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education. Bachelors Degree in Social Services, Public or Community Health, Family and Consumer Science, Education, or related field is required.
Experience. Two years full-time experience in outreach and community mobilization activities, program planning, program administration, or community organizing. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.
Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.
Licenses/Certifications. Must have or be able to acquire a valid Driver's license.
Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass background check and maintain a current driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Must have knowledge of: Doña Ana County colonias, villages and overall population and community resources and networks, Activities related to the development of youth programming; Principles and techniques of program management, community education principles, and Grant evaluation; Organizational and consensus building skills; Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures, current literature, trends, regulations and developments.
Must have skill in: Operate general office and computer equipment and using software including Microsoft office Suite (Word, Excel, Access); Maintain accurate records; Develop spreadsheets; Develop collaborative partnerships; Maintain confidentiality; Understand demographics of families and children; Focus group facilitation; Promote and organize meeting, outreach activities and coordinate community groups; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Must have ability to: Communicate orally and in writing; interpret, organize, coordinate and execute assignments, projects and programs; Communicate in English and Spanish.
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