Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
Lincoln-Goldfinch Law (LGL) is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to join their Business Development Team. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships with communities, organizations, and partners across Central Texas and beyond. The specialist will work to expand LGL's presence, connect communities with resources, and make immigration information more accessible. Key responsibilities include representing LGL at community events and supporting El Bus Sin Fronteras, a mobile outreach initiative. The ideal candidate is outgoing, proactive, organized, and passionate about immigrant rights and social justice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar community engagement, outreach, organizing, business development, or relationship-building role.
- Bilingual Spanish — required. Must be able to read, write, and speak grammatically correct Spanish.
- Strong commitment to immigrant rights, justice, accessibility, and community empowerment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, urgent needs, and special projects.
- Strong proficiency with Google Workspace or similar software.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with campaign field work, grassroots organizing, or community organizing.
- Experience working in the legal services or nonprofit sector.
- Experience coordinating community events or outreach initiatives.
- Experience using data to evaluate outreach efforts and adjust strategies.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, schools, churches, businesses, professional associations, government entities, and other stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to expand LGL’s presence and impact within Central Texas and beyond.
- Serve as a welcoming and accessible point of contact for community partners.
- Research and identify community events, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities aligned with LGL’s mission.
- Coordinate LGL’s participation in events and ensure preparedness for meaningful impact.
- Represent LGL with professionalism, compassion, and enthusiasm.
- Clearly communicate LGL’s mission, services, and available legal resources to diverse audiences.
- Assist with outreach and logistics for El Bus Sin Fronteras.
- Collaborate with the Business Development Team to strengthen partnerships and advance firm goals.
- Help develop and execute community outreach strategies.
- Track relationships, opportunities, and engagement efforts, using data to guide future strategies.
- Proactively identify new opportunities for LGL to connect with the community.
- Assist with special initiatives and projects as directed by firm owner Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.
- Help turn ideas into organized, actionable projects from start to finish.
Benefits
- The opportunity to help expand connections and build partnerships.
- A role where you can get out into the community and make a difference.
- A collaborative work environment where team success is celebrated.
- Opportunities for growth and improvement.
- A culture that leads with empathy, compassion, care, and integrity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
