Community Outreach Coordinator

Job DescriptionThis Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for planning and executing signature outreach programs, community events, festivals, cultural celebrations, and tours to reach diverse constituents and celebrate Gwinnett County's vibrantly connected community.Essential Duties• Assisting with the planning, implementation, and execution of new programs that reach diverse constituents, facilitate involvement with county government, and increase awareness of how to access county government services• Attending community events, festivals, and meetings to promote the community outreach program to residents and stakeholders• Engaging with stakeholders, building collaborative partnerships with community organizations, and participating in community activities and meetings hosted by stakeholder groups• Collaborating with internal departments and agencies to achieve community outreach and engagement objectives• Communicating frequently and effectively with the community outreach management team, internal departments, and the general public• Supporting work to increase inclusion of traditionally underrepresented groups in county government• Utilizing technology and digital resources to increase engagement by residents and community organizations• Preparing reports and maintaining statistics related to new and continuing community outreach initiatives, activities, and servicesPublic Speaking Duties• Leading a variety of programs and public meetings designed to engage youth and adults, which may include making introductions and giving presentationsOther Job Requirements/Information• This job requires extended hours, including weekends and evenings, as needed to support the division's programs, events, and servicesGradeThe grade for this position is 101. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public administration, education, social work, or a related field• Two years of experience in planning and executing outreach programs, special events, community workshops, or town hall meetings• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.• Valid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications• Three years of experience in planning and executing outreach programs, special events, community workshops, or town hall meetings• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, including communities with limited proficiency in English• Experience working with youth groups• Familiarization in the practice and application of cultural competency• Proficiently speak, read, and write a second languageFor information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.For more information about this department, please click here.About Gwinnett CountyWelcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.Hiring ProcessGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:• Hiring Process• FAQsGwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.