Community Engagement Specialist

Franklin County Sheriff's Office; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Community Engagement Assistant to support programs, events, and partnerships that foster positive, non-enforcement community relations. Under supervision, you will help plan and present programs for internal and external audiences, coordinate meetings, and assist with training and development efforts for staff.

Responsibilities include representing the office at outreach events, preparing briefings, and connecting residents with information about

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of public relations, administration and human and social programs, and the office structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide, compile, and share information with community partners regarding Sheriff’s Office programs and engagement opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating community programs, meetings, and events that connect community leaders and Sheriff’s Office employees.
• Represent the Sheriff’s Office at community outreach events and public meetings to support relationship-building with organizations and schools.
• Support training coordination, internal presentations, and professional development initiatives for staff.
• Assist with recruitment outreach by sharing information about employment opportunities within the Sheriff's Office.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Job description

Provide, compile, and share information with community partners regarding Sheriff’s Office programs, initiatives, and engagement opportunities that promote positive, non-enforcement interaction with the public. Assist in coordinating community programs, meetings, and events that connect community leaders, organizations, and Sheriff’s Office employees. Develop, organize, and present presentations for both internal and external audiences related to Sheriff’s Office programs, community partnerships, and public safety education.

Under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and the Community Engagement Coordinator, assist with the development and coordination of community engagement programs and initiatives designed to strengthen relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and residents of Franklin County. Support the planning and implementation of programs, advisory groups, and engagement initiatives that promote collaboration, community awareness, and understanding of Sheriff’s Office services and career opportunities.

Represent the Sheriff’s Office at community outreach events, public meetings, speaking engagements, and educational activities to support relationship-building with community organizations, schools, civic groups, nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, and local businesses throughout Franklin County.

Support internal professional development and employee engagement efforts by assisting with training coordination, internal presentations, and programs that strengthen collaboration, communication, and professional growth among Sheriff’s Office employees.

Assist with community outreach efforts that support recruitment awareness by connecting residents with information about employment opportunities within the Sheriff’s Office. Foster and maintain positive working relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and civic groups that support public safety awareness and community collaboration.

Prepare reports, memorandums, and briefings related to community engagement activities, program coordination, professional development initiatives, and outreach efforts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.

• Successfully complete Recruitment, Community Engagmeent and Professional Development field training.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of public relations, administration and human and social programs, community, and public relations; functions, policies, and structure of the office. Ability to assess and analyze community concerns and recommend action. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with community groups and leaders.

Sheriff’s Office Core Competencies:

1. Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.
2. Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.
3. Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity.
4. Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.