Community Relations Liaison

Posting number: 17413

Department: Justice of the Peace, 3-2

Job classification: Clerk

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

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This position is responsible for maintaining strategic partnerships and supporting the department's daily activities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and scheduling events, conducting community outreach, and engaging with residents and community stakeholders within the precinct. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to respond to written and telephone inquiries from the public. Serves as a liaison and representative of the office within the community, fostering and strengthening relationships with key community organizations, stakeholder groups, and external agencies.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in community engagement, social services, constituent services or a closely related field.
• Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-to-year basis.

• Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with the communities within the precinct and provide relevant work experience serving or working in the area.
• Candidates must provide relevant experience using office software such as Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Constant Contact and social media.

• Advanced level of proficiency in using a computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite, Constant Contact, Adobe and Canva.
• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software.
• This job requires knowledge and skills in local community and community population.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with diverse citizen's groups.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of people and organizations.
• Additional Requirements:
• Ability to work with members of the public and departmental team.
• Ability and experience to balance multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates a can-do attitude and is resourceful.
• Has the ability to travel as required.
• Ability to adapt to changes.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

• Bilingual

• Regular Full-time
• Regular office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• The candidate receiving this position is expected to attend meetings and events on evenings and weekends.
• Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.

• $28.16 - 39.28 Hourly
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

• Baytown, TX

• This position is sedentary and field based.
• Require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend or stand as necessary.
• Field work will require the physical ability to set up display booth (tent, banners, outreach materials) at indoor or outdoor venues in the community and exposed to different environmental conditions.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.