Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator - Non-Merit

Full Job Description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Administrative Office.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Baltimore County seeks talented, forward thinking and collaborative professionals to serve as Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinators for the Office of Community Engagement. The Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator will serve as the Administration’s contact person to their assigned community or neighborhood to create effective and sustainable partnerships between community and neighborhood organizations and the County.

Description of the Office of Community Engagement
The Office of Community Engagement serves as a mechanism to create space(s) for community dialogue, information sharing, partnership and action with neighborhood residents, leaders and organizations to improve quality of life for the residents of Baltimore County. The Office of Community Engagement will be a proactive Office to facilitate and engage in dialogue, link neighborhoods and the Administration together to leverage power to solve problems. The office will create avenues of engagement through online and offline methods to provide open spaces for feedback and information gathering on Baltimore County initiatives. The Office of Community Engagement will also serve to advance Baltimore County’s priorities by partnering with neighborhood organizations and leaders to solve problems at the community level and to ensure that issues are solved with combined knowledge, strategic and forward thinking efforts.

Essential Functions

Attends community meetings (some evenings and weekends) with community/neighborhood leaders to plan and implement community/neighborhood improvement efforts.Acts as the main contact for community members who have questions on County programs/services; Acts as the main contact between the County and the Community by advising community members on County programs and other new initiatives.Reports on important issues and activities in assigned geographic areas to County leadership; Maintains database of all assigned areas, civic associates, neighborhood organizations in existence within the County.Explains and facilitates County processes; Plays a role in educating neighborhood and community residents and seeks to move citizens through the process of mere awareness of the existence of neighborhood organizations to involvement, participation and contribution to those organizations and the governmental process.Assists with resolving complex neighborhood/community complaints in a timely fashion.Partners with neighborhood/community leaders to improve quality of life issues; proactively works to identify emerging issues in the neighborhoods/communities.Provides coordination and direction to County agencies in initiating and responding to community/neighborhood initiatives, plans, events, and requests.

Qualifications Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Government, Politics, Communications, Public Policy and or related field preferred.Two to four years’ experience in related field preferred.

Commitment to Public Service; Ability to organize neighborhoods/communities for a common cause.

Personal understanding of the impact of neighborhood groups.

Previous community outreach experience in a diverse or multi-cultural community environment; Effective verbal and written communication skills; Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Ability to prepare and present reports; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, co-workers and the general public.

Ability to prepare and present information and ideas clearly.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator - Non -Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.