Community Engagement & Partnerships Specialist

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The APS Community Engagement Specialist position at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is located in San Antonio and focuses on expanding community involvement in APS programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience. It emphasizes public speaking, partnership development, and volunteer program leadership, with frequent interaction across agencies and community groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum four years in community engagement and volunteer management or APS work.
• Strong public speaking and presentation development skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to support APS goals.
• Coordinate volunteer programs and manage applications/background checks.
• Lead community relations, trainings, and public awareness campaigns.
• Prepare monthly/annual reports and track program metrics.
• Attend meetings and work with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Community engagement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The APS Community Engagement Specialist position at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is located in San Antonio and focuses on expanding community involvement in APS programs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience. It emphasizes public speaking, partnership development, and volunteer program leadership, with frequent interaction across agencies and community groups.