Community Engagement Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with residents, neighborhood associations, local businesses, educators, faith communities, and partner organizations.
• Plan and facilitate community meetings, educational workshops, trainings, and public events.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers.
• Represent Ground Game Texas and Mano Amiga at community events, coalition meetings, and public forums.
• Develop strategies to increase civic participation and community involvement throughout Kyle.

• Monitor local government meetings, agendas, and policy developments.
• Attend and speak before City Council, boards, commissions, and other public meetings.
• Educate residents about local government processes and opportunities for civic participation.
• Support community advocacy campaigns and legislative engagement consistent with the charitable missions of both organizations.
• Build productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and coalition partners.

• Create engaging content for social media, email newsletters, text messaging campaigns, websites, and printed materials.
• Produce graphics, photography, and short-form video content.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, educational materials, and talking points.
• Collect and share community stories that highlight organizational impact.
• Assist with media outreach, press inquiries and interviews.
• Track communications metrics and recommend strategies to improve engagement.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for residents seeking information or assistance.
• Connect community members with organizational resources and partner organizations.
• Coordinate communication between staff, volunteers, coalition partners, and community stakeholders.
• Identify emerging community issues and help develop timely responses.

• Maintain volunteer and supporter databases.
• Track outreach, event attendance, and engagement metrics.
• Assist with event logistics and scheduling.
• Prepare reports and other administrative materials as needed.
• Support additional organizational projects as assigned.

• Must reside in Kyle, Texas.
• Passion for civic engagement, community organizing, and public service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Comfortable speaking before groups and engaging with diverse communities.
• Reliable transportation for local travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in community organizing, nonprofit advocacy, communications, or journalism.
• Experience using Canva, G-Suite, Adobe Express, Cap Cut, or similar creative software.
• Familiarity with social media management platforms.
• Knowledge of local government and community engagement strategies.

• $23.00-$24.00 per hour
• Eligible for Ground Game Texas's employer-sponsored benefits, including health benefits and paid holidays, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable plans and policies
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work environment combining remote work with community-based engagement.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.

This is a one-year, grant-funded position. Continued employment beyond the initial grant period is contingent upon the availability of additional funding and organizational needs.

This position is primarily semi-remote but requires regular work throughout the community and neighboring communities. Evening and weekend hours will occasionally be required to attend community meetings, educational events, and public gatherings.