Community Engagement Coordinator (2921)

BakerRipley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

BakerRipley is seeking a Community Engagement Coordinator to foster connections across thirteen counties. You will develop strategies to engage community members, coordinate events, and build a strong network of partners to support Workforce Solutions goals.

You will collaborate with internal teams, track outcomes, and help promote services at events and forums, ensuring effective outreach and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in a related field (e.g., Communications, Community Development, Social Work) or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of relative 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 for referrals and gateway opportunities for clients.
• Evaluate individuals' needs to determine suitable services and partner connections.
• Outreach and promote services at community events.
• Present services at community meetings, events, and forums.
• Coordinate referrals to connect individuals with appropriate services and partners.
• Build and maintain relationships within communities in the region.
• Organize and coordinate community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align engagement efforts with goals.
• Collect and analyze feedback to determine effectiveness and areas of improvement.
• Convene and facilitate workshops and other activities.
• Assist with marketing and communication efforts.
• Maintain calendar of events and activities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and outcomes.

Skills

Community engagement

Outreach

Partnership building

Event coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Community Development, Social Work or related field

Tools

CRM/Database management

Job description

Position Summary

The 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.

Qualifications

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 role

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Goal 1 - Lead Community Engagement Event Strategy & Execution

Benchmark: 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 Quality

Benchmark: 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 Collaboration

Benchmark: 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 Opportunities

Benchmark: 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.