Community Engagement Coordinator

BAKERRIPLEY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley seeks a Community Engagement Coordinator to foster strong ties with Houston-area communities and partner organizations. You will develop strategies to engage residents, coordinate events, and connect people with services through a growing referral network.

This role emphasizes collaborative outreach and measurable impact. In this position, you will organize workshops, track outcomes, and work with internal teams to align community efforts with Workforce Solutions goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Communications, Community Development, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in community engagement, outreach or related role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to engage community members and encourage participation in programs and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a network of partners to create referral reciprocity or gateway for WFS clients.
• Evaluate individuals' needs to determine suitable services and partner connections.
• Outreach and promote WFS services at community events.
• Present WFS services at community meetings, events, and forums.
• Referral Coordination to connect individuals with appropriate services, resources, and partners based on 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 with Workforce Solutions goals.
• Collect and analyze feedback to determine effectiveness and areas of 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, including documentation of activities and outcomes.

Skills

Community engagement

Event planning

Stakeholder outreach

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Community Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in fostering connections between our organization and the communities we serve. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage community members, stakeholders, and partners in our mission covering a span of thirteen (13) counties.Key Responsibilities· Develop and implement strategies to engage community members and encourage participation in programs and initiatives.· Develop and maintain a network of partners that will create referral reciprocity or gateway for WFS clients.· Evaluate individuals' needs to determine suitable services and partner connections· Outreach and promote WFS services at community events· Present WFS services at community meetings, events, and forums.· Referral Coordination to connect individuals with appropriate services, resources, and partners based on their specific needs.· Build and maintain relationships within communities in the region.· Organize and coordinate community events, workshops, and outreach activities.· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of community engagement efforts with Workforce Solutions goals and objectives.· Collect and analyze feedback to determine effectiveness and areas of 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, including the documentation of activities and outcomes.Minimum Qualifications· Bachelor's degree (preferred) in a related field (e.g., Communications, Community Development, Social Work) or equivalent experience.· Must have 1+ years of relative experience in community engagement, outreach or related rolePOSITION EXPECTATIONSGoal 1 - Lead Community Engagement Event Strategy & ExecutionBenchmark: Oversee planning, logistics, and execution of 6-10 outreach events per quarter, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities (Youth, Education Opportunities, Talent Development, and Employer Engagement). Achieve 95% on-time submission of event plans and post-event reports.Goal 2 - Strengthen KPI Alignment & Data QualityBenchmark: Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of community engagement metrics, achieving 98% data accuracy (attendance, interest forms, partner contacts). Deliver a monthly report to the management team summarizing reach, engagement, and trends.Goal 3 - Enhance Partner Network & Cross-Unit CollaborationBenchmark: Establish at least one (1) new partner relationship per month. Grow community and education partnerships by adding 2–4 new active partners per quarter.Goal 4 - Expand Workshops & Identify New Access Point OpportunitiesBenchmark: Coordinate and schedule 6–8 community workshops per month in collaboration with partners, libraries, schools, and faith-based organizations. 18–24 total engagements per quarter.Identify 1–3 new potential Access Point or Community Workforce on Wheels “pop-up” locations per quarter, conducting site assessments, meeting with partners, and submitting recommendations to leadership.