Public Relations Officer; NCS - Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Position: Public Relations Officer (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights
## Public Relations Officer (NCS) - Office of Equity and Civil Rights Apply locations:
7 E Redwood Sttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
September 12, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0018092
** THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
**** Salary Range:****$73,897.00 - $ Annually
**** Hiring Salary Range:****$73,897.00 - $96,206.00 Annually
**** Get to Know Us
** Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.

In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.

This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits
** Job Summary
** The Program Coordinator will support the strategic implementation, daily operations, and reporting requirements for Baltimore’s Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) in partnership with the Community Reinvestment and Repair Commission (CRRC). This position assists with the equitable, transparent, and efficient distribution of funds to residents and community-based organizations serving neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by past cannabis prohibition enforcement. They will assist with community engagement and public communications for the CRRC, ensuring that funding opportunities, program updates, and impact stories are accessible to Baltimore residents—particularly those in communities disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition enforcement.

The Program Coordinator will work closely with the CRRC, MD Office of Social Equity (OSE), the Mayor’s Office, and internal city agencies to ensure that legislative and fiscal goals are met. This role reports to the Chief of the Equity Division of OECR.
** Essential Functions
** Program Coordination
* Coordinate CRRC administrative operations with the Chair of the CRRC and Chief of the Equity Division to support meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up activities.
* Serve as the staff liaison to the CRRC, supporting onboarding, meeting coordination, and tracking of action items and priorities identified by the outreach and engagement efforts of the CRRC.
* Serve as the primary liaison to the Maryland Office of Social Equity (OSE) and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
* Support collection and analysis of program data to evaluate performance and impact.
* Collect, organize, and maintain program data and assist in the preparation of performance, activity, and impact reports.
* Assist in maintaining records necessary to support audits, monitor reviews, and oversight inquiries.
* Coordinate communication between City agencies, Commission members, and external partners to support program implementation and information sharing.
* Provide administrative support for Commission operations, including agenda preparation, meeting materials, minutes, and documentation of outcomes.

Community Engagement
* Support coordination of community engagement activities including public meetings, listening sessions, outreach events, workshops, and informational forums.
* Provide content development support for CRRC graphics, reporting, and public engagement materials.
* Assist in developing and implementing outreach strategies designed to increase awareness of CRRF programs and encourage broad community participation.
* Coordinate with the External Affairs Division to explore opportunities for cross-commission engagement.
* Support the External Affairs Division in establishing, growing, and maintaining relationships with community-based organizations, neighborhood associations, advocacy groups, and faith-based institutions whose work is aligned with the mission of the CRRC.
* Provide logistical and administrative support for engagement activities in historically underserved communities.
* In collaboration with the External Affairs Division, respond to routine inquiries from residents and stakeholders regarding Commission activities and engagement opportunities.

Public Information & Transparency
* Maintain CRRC’s public transparency portal and related public-facing materials with current program information, meeting documents, and reports.
* Ensure all public information about CRRC is clear, accurate, and accessible to diverse audiences, including non-English speakers and residents with…