Community Engagement Coordinator

Ground Game Texas • Manchaca, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position focuses on building relationships within the community, increasing civic participation, and supporting advocacy efforts. The role involves planning and facilitating community events, recruiting and training volunteers, and representing the organization at various forums. Communication is a key aspect, including creating content for various platforms and assisting with media outreach. The coordinator will also serve as a point of contact for residents, connect them with resources, and help identify emerging community issues. Administrative duties include maintaining databases, tracking metrics, and supporting organizational projects.

Requirements

• Must reside in Kyle, Texas.
• Passion for civic engagement, community organizing, and public service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Comfortable speaking before groups and engaging with diverse communities.
• Reliable transportation for local travel.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in community organizing, nonprofit advocacy, communications, or journalism.
• Experience using Canva, G-Suite, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar creative software.
• Familiarity with social media management platforms.
• Knowledge of local government and community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with residents, neighborhood associations, local businesses, educators, faith communities, and partner organizations.
• Plan and facilitate community meetings, educational workshops, trainings, and public events.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers.
• Represent Ground Game Texas and Mano Amiga at community events, coalition meetings, and public forums.
• Develop strategies to increase civic participation and community involvement throughout Kyle.
• Monitor local government meetings, agendas, and policy developments.
• Attend and speak before City Council, boards, commissions, and other public meetings.
• Educate residents about local government processes and opportunities for civic participation.
• Support community advocacy campaigns and legislative engagement consistent with the charitable missions of both organizations.
• Build productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and coalition partners.
• Create engaging content for social media, email newsletters, text messaging campaigns, websites, and printed materials.
• Produce graphics, photography, and short-form video content.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, educational materials, and talking points.
• Collect and share community stories that highlight organizational impact.
• Assist with media outreach, press inquiries and interviews.
• Track communications metrics and recommend strategies to improve engagement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for residents seeking information or assistance.
• Connect community members with organizational resources and partner organizations.
• Coordinate communication between staff, volunteers, coalition partners, and community stakeholders.
• Identify emerging community issues and help develop timely responses.
• Maintain volunteer and supporter databases.
• Track outreach, event attendance, and engagement metrics.
• Assist with event logistics and scheduling.
• Prepare reports and other administrative materials as needed.
• Support additional organizational projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed