Community Affairs Coordinator – Lower Basin

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to employee
• Texas County & District Retirement system matched 2:1 at retirement
• 12 days of annual leave
• 12 days of sick leave
• Paid Holidays
• 100% company-paid training
• License incentive program
• Educational assistance program
• Safety boot program
• Employee wellness program with gym reimbursement
• Employee recognition events
• Exclusive employee perks & discounts

FLSA STATUS
: Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE: $56,046.00 - $93,410.00

REPORTS TO:
Director of Communications and Community Affairs

WORK LOCATION:
Lower Basin with Office at Coleto Creek Park and Reservoir

The Community Affairs Coordinator serves as a primary representative and community liaison for the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) within an assigned geographic territory. The position develops and maintains relationships with elected officials, community leaders, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, civic and business organizations, educational institutions, customers, and other stakeholders. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage and build positive relationships with community stakeholders within the GBRA 10-county statutory district, with a focus on the lower portions of the Guadalupe River Basin, including Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio counties.

• Represent GBRA at assigned/respective City Councils, County Commissioners Courts, Chambers of Commerce, Council of Governments, and Economic Development Corporations with regular reporting of conversations/deliverables/requests from key stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of community engagement efforts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal Better Basin Days events, and support basin-related activities such as Kid Fish, Red, White and Boom, that promote community involvement and social interaction.
• Stay up to date with local trends, news, and issues that could impact GBRA's relationship with the community.
• Ensure GBRA brand guidelines are followed in GBRA-approved presentations, community-sponsored events, social media platforms, etc.
• At times, the position may support the central and upper basin's responsibilities in developing and implementing strategies to engage and build positive relationships with community stakeholders.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for community partners seeking information about GBRA.
• Identify opportunities for GBRA to participate in community initiatives, partnerships, educational programs, events, and other activities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support development, maintain, and deliver sophisticated presentations about GBRA's commitment, promise, role, programs, services, and community impact.
• Work with the Director of Communications and External Affairs to develop and maintain approved presentation decks and supporting materials in a ready-to-use format, ensuring GBRA can respond efficiently to speaking and presentation opportunities.
• Share community information, photographs, event information, potential stories, stakeholder feedback, and other content opportunities with Communications.
• Provide community perspective and insight that may assist GBRA departments with projects, communications, outreach, and decision-making.
• The coordinator is responsible for effectively managing time between field engagement, community activities, headquarters responsibilities, administrative work, and organizational priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and Adobe Creative Cloud/Canva platforms.
• Ability…