Community Outreach Organizer

About the role

A Community Outreach Organizer engages community sectors, school administrators, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the Board of Education in construction, modernization projects, programs, and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and collaborate with community sectors, school administrators, elected officials, Board of Education members, legislators, Local District Superintendents, and regulatory agencies to involve them in Facilities Services Division projects and notify them of community meetings and events.
• Implement community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects.
• Schedule, coordinate, organize, and attend outreach activities such as community meetings and events to engage and inform the community about construction, modernization projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Provide community feedback to Facilities Services Division administrators and staff.
• Receive community inquiries, gather information from appropriate District personnel, and track responses.
• Work closely with Facilities Services Division departments to obtain relevant information and communicate it clearly to the community, elected officials, and government agencies.
• Inform and engage the community on the school construction process, including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Protection Agency policies, acquisition and relocation, and design and construction issues.
• Inform the community about the Facilities Services Division’s projects, programs, and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a public or private agency performing community outreach activities to obtain diverse community support for community improvement projects, preferably including organizing community outreach campaigns or fieldwork for community-based organizations.
• Valid California driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish orally and in writing is preferred.

Special Notes

• May require extensive travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable Qualifications

• Hardworking, goal-oriented professional with the ability to build relationships and work well with community members and organizations.
• Fluent communication in Spanish.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from various sources to develop outreach materials and action plans.
• Tact and diplomacy in responding to public inquiries.
• Effective management of multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience planning and presenting information to diverse audiences.
• Facilitation of large in-person and virtual community meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience organizing outreach campaigns or fieldwork for community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of public relations principles.