Community Engagement Coordinator

BAKERRIPLEY•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Engagement Coordinator fosters connections between the organization and the communities it serves across 13 counties. The role develops and implements community engagement strategies, connects individuals with suitable services and partners, promotes Workforce Solutions (WFS) services, and coordinates outreach events and workshops. The coordinator collaborates with internal teams and community partners, maintains event and activity records, and evaluates feedback and engagement results. The position is expected to oversee the planning, logistics, and execution of 6–10 outreach events per quarter, with 95% of event plans and post-event reports submitted on time. It also tracks engagement metrics with a target of 98% data accuracy and provides monthly reports to management. Partner-network goals include establishing at least one new partner relationship per month and adding 2–4 active community and education partners per quarter. The coordinator schedules 6–8 community workshops per month and identifies 1–3 potential Access Point or Community Workforce on Wheels pop-up locations per quarter, including site assessments and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of relevant experience in community engagement, outreach, or a related role.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Communications, Community Development, Social Work, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to engage community members and encourage participation in programs and initiatives.
Develop and maintain a network of partners that creates referral reciprocity or serves as a gateway for WFS clients.
Evaluate individuals’ needs to identify suitable services and partner connections.
Conduct outreach and promote WFS services at community events.
Present WFS services at community meetings, events, and forums.
Coordinate referrals to connect individuals with appropriate services, resources, and partners based on their needs.
Build and maintain relationships within communities in the region.
Organize and coordinate community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
Collaborate with internal teams to align community engagement efforts with Workforce Solutions goals and objectives.
Collect and analyze feedback to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Convene and facilitate workshops, seminars, and other activities.
Assist with marketing and communication efforts.
Maintain the centralized calendar of events and activities.
Maintain accurate records documenting activities and outcomes.
Plan, coordinate, and execute 6–10 outreach events per quarter and submit event plans and post-event reports on time.
Track and report community engagement metrics, maintain data accuracy, and deliver monthly reports to management.
Establish new partner relationships and grow active community and education partnerships.
Schedule community workshops in collaboration with partners, libraries, schools, and faith-based organizations.
Identify potential Access Point or Community Workforce on Wheels pop-up locations, conduct site assessments, meet with partners, and submit recommendations to leadership.