Community Engagement Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage communications and engagement efforts through content creation for websites, social media, newsletters, promotional materials, and other digital/print media to support outreach and departmental goals
• Coordinate and implement community engagement activities, including events, public meetings, presentations, outreach campaigns, and partnerships with diverse community groups and stakeholders
• Develop and manage sponsor ships, advertising, and grants to support departmental initiatives, including creating packages, securing partnerships, and administering related agreements and reports
• Monitor, evaluate, and report engagement outcomes by maintaining records, analyzing data, managing surveys, and preparing reports to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact
• Support internal operations by maintaining websites, assisting with budgets, serving as a liaison to advisory groups, leading and assisting with special projects, and performing related administrative functions
• Recruit, train, schedule, and lead staff. Provide input on performance evaluations and support staff development
• Represent the Department and provide excellent customer service at community events, meetings, and outreach opportunities; foster positive relationships with the public and partner organizations
• Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, or related field and one year of related work experience
• OR High school diploma or equivalent and five years of related work experience and/or education in business administration, journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, or related field
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License
• Knowledge of: community outreach and engagement strategies;
  Parks & Recreation programs, facilities and services.
• Skill in: clear and concise communication, both orally and written; problem solving to effectively address issues as they are presented including with minimal preparation time; using technology, software, and troubleshooting equipment; using spreadsheet and database software to gather data and create reports; typing/word processing, filing, ten key, and operating office equipment; typing by touch, proofreading and editing; interpersonal relations, maintaining effective working relationships with the public, co-workers and management.
• Ability to: conduct meetings, training sessions and public presentations; engage diverse audiences or groups and build effective partnerships; organize tasks and establish priorities based on the needs of the department; write technical reports, contracts, and other documents for internal and external use; create presentations including creating visual aids, infographics, workflow diagrams, and short-form video; extract data to interpret and analyze information and share that information online, in written format, or in person to individuals or groups;
  
  identify, troubleshoot and resolve user-level software and database issues; perform technical needs analysis; and research, recommend and implement solutions; resolve problems and make decisions independently; use a multi-line phone system; computer and associated software including photo and video editing programs; copy and fax machines; pass a pre-employment background check and/or criminal history check; and other office related tools and equipment.

• Experience performing community outreach and engagement in recreation programs
• Experience working in a community or non-profit service-based organization and/or local government