Community Relations Administrator

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents. The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today. ABOUT THE POSITION Reporting to the Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer, the Community Relations Administrator leads the Court's Community Relations Office, including staff supervision, program development, budgeting, grant management, and Court-wide outreach initiatives that strengthen public trust and community engagement. This position serves as a key representative of the Court in high-visibility community forums and also advises Court leadership on inclusive outreach strategies. This position is perfect for someone with management experience who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment, enjoys building meaningful partnerships, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape impactful outreach strategies that strengthen public trust and engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in community relations, public policy, political science, communications, public relations or closely related field - AND - four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in community relations.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in community relations.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership experience overseeing staff, programs, budgeting, and operational activities in a public-facing environment.
• Experience designing programs and implementing large-scale community initiatives.
• Skilled in analyzing data to support informed, data-driven decision-making.
• Experience representing an organization in high-visibility community forums and handling sensitive external communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in community relations within a public agency.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a forward-thinking strategic vision for community engagement that modernizes the Court's outreach approach, ensuring programs and services meet community members where they are — in the spaces, formats, and languages most accessible to them.
• Provides operational leadership for the Community Relations Office, directing daily functions and activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements community relations programs and initiatives to ensure effective execution, consistency, and responsiveness to organizational needs.
• Collects, tracks, and reports program performance data, prepares summaries, statistical reports, and analysis to inform decision-making and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Leads grant-funding activities, including identifying opportunities, preparing submissions, meeting reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
• Monitors and manages the Community Relations Office budget, tracking expenditures and recommends adjustments to maintain fiscal responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager