Community Relations Liaison

About the Role

This position is responsible for maintaining strategic partnerships and supporting the department's daily activities, including coordinating and scheduling events, conducting community outreach, and engaging with residents and community stakeholders within the precinct.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule events
• Conduct community outreach
• Engage with residents and community stakeholders
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries from the public
• Serve as a liaison and representative of the office within the community
• Foster and strengthen relationships with key community organizations, stakeholder groups, and external agencies

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of professional experience in community engagement, social services, constituent services, or a closely related field
• Professional experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year basis
• Familiarity with the communities within the precinct
• Relevant work experience serving or working in the area
• Experience using office software such as Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Constant Contact, and social media

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in computer and office software (MS Office Suite, Constant Contact, Adobe, Canva)
• Knowledge of local community and population
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse citizen groups
• Public speaking skills
• Relationship-building skills with various people and organizations
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Adaptability to changes

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work with the public and departmental team
• Resourcefulness and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to travel as required
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and set up display booths at indoor/outdoor venues

Preferences

• Bilingual

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Regular office hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Evening and weekend meetings/events required

Pay

$28.16 - $39.28 hourly, depends on qualifications

Location: Baytown, TX

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.