COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

PAY PLAN: 116 - $ 41,541.00 minimum salary

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for developing, facilitating and implementing outreach activities/strategies, special events, programs and presentations which support the activities of the Precinct. Also responsible for connecting people in the community by creating agreements and cultivating relationships with businesses, individuals and other relevant organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community contacts.

Develops, facilitates and implements outreach activities, special events, programs and presentations to increase awareness of the Precincts presence and activities in the community.

Serves as a contact for media inquiries and request for information

Develops and maintains relationships with the local media, including print and electronic media outlets

Manages constituent related activities, such as complaints, correspondence and other similar administrative and customer support functions.

Assists in the preparations of presentation or speeches.

Provides creative support for internal and external communication efforts including print, web sites, electronic communication, community engagement, media and video.

Acquire and maintain a detailed knowledge of the Precincts' policies, principles and strategies, and to keep up-to-date with relevant developments.

Provide support to County staff as needed related to the use of communication efforts in the County

Normal working hours are 8 am to 5 pm (Mon. thru Fri.) but some after hours and weekends will be required.

Performs other duties as required.

SECTION II- JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college/university with major course work in business or public relations, journalism or communications.

One (1) year of experience in journalism, communication or public relations

Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of social media and emerging communication platforms

Knowledge of English grammar, various communication media uses, format requirements, audiences etc.

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees, departments, representative from the media, civic groups and the public.

Skill in writing and editing

Ability to perform under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to all communications personnel as outlined by professional standards, law, rules, regulations and procedures.

Competencies in desktop publishing skills and graphic production and design.

Ability to compose and produce a variety of informational material for release to media or publications

Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to communicate fluently in English or Spanish (preferred).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS:

External Contacts: Constant contact with the general public. Communication is primarily face-to-face but will include all communication types (i.e. print, video, social media)..

Internal Contacts: Constant contact with co-workers and other County employees.

GOOD JUDGMENT is required to perform the duties of this position and how it impacts the image of the precinct and/or the County.

DISCRETION & INITIATIVE are needed to complete work assignments.

SOUND DECISION ability is required to set individual work priorities.

GUIDANCE:

Employee receives general supervision when performing the essential functions.

Employee selects appropriate procedures required to complete work assignments.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working conditions are primarily inside with exposure to temperature variations.

This is not a Civil Service covered position.

BENEFITS:

Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.

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