Community Engagement Specialist

The Community Engagement Specialist will guide and implement efforts to engage community stakeholders in restoring economic vitality and improve the quality of life for the benefit of the ten-county service area. Working within the framework of the strategic plan the Community Engagement Specialist will transform objectives related to community engagement into programmatic initiatives. The core activities of the position include relationship building, partnership development and maintenance, and coalition building.

Essential Functions:

• Translate relevant goals and objectives of One-Stop strategic plan into initiatives with specific outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with One-Stop partners such as the Department of Workforce Solutions, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Corps, etc.
• Coordinate or assist in planning for events such as job fairs and conferences.
• Develop systems to distribute information to the community.
• Identify and implement the creative use of evolving social media platforms to increase citizen engagement and dialogue.
• Work with the web master to update website.
• Schedule meetings and perform other tasks for senior managers as requested.
  
  

Other Functions:

• Travel to attend meetings training and other activities.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate degree with 1-2 years’ experience in community outreach / liaison or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in the use of social media such as Facebook and Twitter
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Creativity, sound judgment and the ability to work at times with minimal direction. The Community Engagement Specialist must be a self-starter and must possess the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Must have excellent verbal, written communication skills, and demonstrated customer service skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  
  

Certificates and Licenses Required:

A valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable means of transportation

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas.
• While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of work station and other office equipment.
• Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• May work extended hours and occasional weekends.
  
  

Work Environment:

Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and local travel, including exposure to heat, cold, inclement weather conditions, and occasional environmental hazards.