Community and Outreach Specialist

• →Develop and execute a comprehensive field strategy for voter education, registration, and turnout
• →Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders: residents, neighborhood groups, nonprofits, faith organizations, and civic leaders to increase awareness of public programs and engagement opportunities
• →Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and materials that help residents understand local government processes, voting, public meetings, and available services
• →Plan and maintain election protection programming for all local elections across our community of interest
• →Plan and execute large-scale community events, town halls, listening sessions, and engagement activities in our community of interest
• →Create accessible outreach materials, including newsletters, social media content, flyers, and digital campaigns tailored to community needs
• →Manage voter-engagement platforms including VAN, GetThru, ThruText, and related tools and provide support for NNAAC member organizations
• →Track engagement metrics, analyze participation trends, and prepare reports to guide outreach strategies and measure impact
• →Recruit, retain volunteers, and develop a volunteer pipeline
• →Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Awareness and sensitivity to the specific needs of the population being served
• Social media, digital communication, and promoting public awareness campaigns
• Developing, running, and evaluating outreach programs
• Presenting information to community groups, stakeholders, and the public
• Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
• VAN and voter databases, and digital election tools

Skill in:

• Public speaking
• Creating, planning, and implementing strategies to engage the public and build partnerships
• Conflict resolution, cultural competence, and proficiency in outreach strategies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Representing the organization at events, fostering partnerships, and advocating for community needs
• Translating complex organizational information into easy-to-understand language for the public
• Multilingual; Arabic preferred
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Build trust, rapport, and maintain professional relationships with diverse community members,

stakeholders, and organization staff

• Manage disputes and handle challenging or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Understand local community needs, demographics, and cultural norms to effectively connect with

Specialized, underserved, or diverse populations

• Detail oriented management of multiple projects, community events, and outreach schedules
• Establish trust rapidly, connect with diverse stakeholders, and manage partnerships
• Identify community needs and bridge gaps with available services

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Required Disciplines:
  • Political Science, Communications, Sociology, or a related field

~and~

• 2 years’ of experience organizing communications/or community building. Proficient in voter databasis such as VAN, Getthru, Thrutext and other voter engagement tools. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • None

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, in-state, national, and international travel, up to 50%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office