Community Engagement Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

TheCommunity Engagement Specialistis a highly visible, people-forward role focused on connecting Jefferson County residentstocivic life through on-the-ground outreach and relationship building.TheSpecialistwillplan, organize, and staff information tables at community events to help Coloradans registerto vote, learn about elections, and get resources related to the Clerk’s office.This role will be crucial to increasing community trust and involving Jeffco residents in defining the county’s futureand requires a self-directed organizer who is comfortable working independently and communicating progress clearly and consistently. The work willincluderepresentingthe Clerk’s office at partnermeetings and coordinating volunteers while activelyidentifyingopportunities to collaborate and promotingequity, diversity, and inclusion.Position must protect privacy and confidentiality.

SCHEDULE:

Positionoperatesboth in office, and on-locationaround Jeffco and surrounding countiesfor events. Must be able to support some weekend or night events. Thispart-time role will work on average 20-25 hours a week. Position isexpected to bea6-9monthemployment, butcould potentially extend longer if the candidate’s availability and the office’s needs support that.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range:$29-$30 USD Hourly

Compensation will bedeterminedbased on education,experienceand skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Initiateandmaintainrelationships with community partners,schools,andorganizationstoexpand voter registration andcommunity engagement efforts.

• Recruit andcoordinatevolunteersfor community events and activities.

• Physically attendand workslocalevents, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Conduct voter registration and provideaccurate, nonpartisan information about Colorado elections at community events and tabling opportunities.

• Independently organizeoutreachevents, meetings, and initiatives, includingidentifyingopportunities, arranginglogistics, andmanagingstaffing..

• Represent the Clerk’s Office atpartner meetings and community gatherings, sharing resources andidentifyingopportunities for collaboration.

• Maintaincontact information and lists,event calendars and schedules, track outcomes, and manage data

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Preferred knowledge,skillsand abilities:

• Experiencewithcommunity engagementand/or organizing.

• Knowledge of and experience working within Jefferson County’s neighborhoods and community groups.

• Experience with volunteer coordination and management.

• Bilingual ability in Spanish strongly preferred.

• Experience and comfort engaging community members in various formats, including one on one, small groups, and public settings.

• Experience with voter registration, elections outreach, or nonpartisan civic engagement.

• Ability to work independently, manage several projects at once, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Ability to articulate clearly and effectivelyto peoplewith diverse backgrounds in a variety of professional to informal settings.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, includingtimelyandaccurateupdates to supervisors and partners.

• Ability to lift 35lbs

Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks arerequiredfor every position.

• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Driver’s license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

• In any materials yousubmit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. Forassistancewith applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact<. This contactis for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to applyimmediately. All applicants mustsubmitan online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now:Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover lettersubmittedwith your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into yourcandidate portal.

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