Community Engagement Strategist

Cook County State's Attorney Office; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook County State's Attorney Office is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist to lead county-wide engagement efforts. You will build partnerships with community organizations, schools, faith groups, and law enforcement while aligning outreach with office priorities.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with a focus on educating stakeholders about office services and public safety priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement or public outreach.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cook County wide engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
• Conduct community assessments to identify needs and opportunities.
• Represent the Office at meetings, events, and public forums.
• Educate stakeholders on services, initiatives, and public safety priorities.
• Coordinate outreach activities, presentations and workshops.
• Collaborate with internal units to align engagement with priorities.
• Maintain records of partnerships and activities.
• Ensure confidentiality of information and systems.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public service mindset

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

MS Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Cook County State's Attorney Office is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist to lead county-wide engagement efforts. You will build partnerships with community organizations, schools, faith groups, and law enforcement while aligning outreach with office priorities.

The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, with a focus on educating stakeholders about office services and public safety priorities.