Marketing & Public Engagement Outreach Specialist

The Marketing & Public Engagement Outreach Specialist serves as one of Five Rivers Metro Parks’ primary community ambassadors, building awareness of the organization's mission, parks, programs and services through presentations, outreach and public engagement. Working as part of the Marketing & Public Engagement team, this position connects Metro Parks with community organizations, residents and stakeholders to strengthen public understanding, participation and support while ensuring consistent messaging and brand representation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons with disabilities as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Represents Five Rivers Metro Parks at in-person and virtual outreach opportunities, community events and organizational meetings, and other public engagements to increase awareness of the organization’s mission, parks, programs, and services.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to meet with and present to a variety of community-based organizations and groups in Montgomery County to inform them about and raise awareness of Five Rivers Metro Parks.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies and annual outreach plans that align with Metro Parks' marketing objectives and organizational priorities.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson for Metro Parks’ Speakers Bureau, responds to public speaking requests, and coordinates staff participation as appropriate/needed.
• Supports community engagement efforts by maintaining relationships with community organizations and representing Metro Parks on committees, boards, and community groups.
• Maintains a centralized database of community contacts, outreach activities and organizational relationships to support coordinated agency outreach.
• Helps develop and distribute key messages, talking points and outreach materials that consistently communicate Metro Parks’ mission, priorities and brand.
• Develops, maintains, and distributes presentations and supporting materials for staff use during outreach and public engagement activities.
• Collects and shares community feedback, observations, interests and emerging needs with appropriate Metro Parks staff to help inform outreach strategies, communications and programs.
• Cultivates relationships with community organizations and groups to expand awareness of Metro Parks and engage new audiences..
• Coordinates the planning, procurement, inventory and distribution of promotional materials and informational resources that support outreach and community engagement activities. Manages field requests for promotional and informational items.
• Assists with planning and implementation of public-facing Metro Parks events, including ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and community celebrations.

• Supports the marketing team and assists with other tasks as needed.
• Encourages and supports staff participation in outreach activities by promoting the value of community engagement and each department's role in representing Metro Parks.
• Collaborates with Volunteer Services staff to recruit, train, and support volunteers who assist with outreach and community engagement activities.
• Uses technology and outreach tools to improve efficiency, communication and stewardship of organizational resources.
• Performs special projects and serves on special committees as required or assigned.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A combination of appropriate education, training, coursework and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of community relations and related experience.

Valid Ohio Driver’s License that meets Five Rivers Metro Parks’insurance carrier guidelines. Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening test prior to employment.

Five Rivers Metro Parks is an EEO/AA employer that values diversity in the workplace.