Community Outreach Coordinator

Cuyahoga County Board of Elections; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government organization as a Community Outreach Coordinator in Cleveland. This role is vital for community engagement, especially within the Hispanic community, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to public education. The ideal candidate will enjoy outreach activities, public speaking, and working collaboratively with community leaders. Full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, contributing significantly to the democratic process.

Benefits

Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Wellness incentive

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Payment into OPERS retirement system with a 14% Employer Contribution

11 paid holidays

Paid time off and the opportunity to earn more

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related experience in journalism, community outreach, or public relations.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and community engagement, focusing on Hispanic community.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with local political and community leaders.
• Write and edit voter education materials and manage social media posts.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Speaking

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or related field

Job description

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FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary: $56,365.40

Hourly: $30.97

Pay Range: 7

Reports to: Community Outreach Manager

Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m Monday-Friday*

• Hours/Days will vary depending upon the needs of the department.
  
  

What do you need to have?

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, or related field and a minimum of two years related experience in journalism, community outreach, public relations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be able to understand, speak, translate, write, and read fluently both Spanish and English. Valid Driver’s License and state required liability insurance coverage.

What do we want you to bring to the table?

You should have excellent interpersonal skills, including effective verbal and written communication. Must maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and business integrity. You must be comfortable with public speaking and engaging with members of the community to facilitate public education and staff recruitment. Please bring yourself, this is not a remote position.

What you will be doing?

Performs outreach and community engagement, including primary responsibility for Hispanic outreach and community engagement. You will represent the BOE at Hispanic community outreach and speaking events. Additionally, you will develop and strengthen the relationship with local political and community stakeholder leaders. Collect and analyze data and information then creates summaries, analyses, and reports for activities including but not limited to Hispanic voter turnout reports and tracking community partner engagement. You will help maintain event calendars and create short-term and long-term communication goals. You will write and edit voter education materials, press releases, speeches and other communications representing the agency. You will be responsible for preparing and monitoring social media posts targeted to the Hispanic community. You will represent the board at meetings, public speaking engagements, as well as deliver presentations to civic groups.

How You’ll Grow From This Job

You will improve your interpersonal skills as well as your ability to compose professional and formal correspondence. You will improve your public speaking competency. You will become more familiar with local communities and community leaders. And last but not least, you will grow your knowledge of election preparations and processes.

What can we offer you for all of your hard work?

• Hourly wages
• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Other benefits including Life Insurance, wellness incentive and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Payment into OPERS retirement system with a 14% Employer Contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off and the opportunity to earn more time off
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• The pride from helping your country by supporting the democratic process
  
  

Our Mission

The Mission of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to serve the citizens of Cuyahoga County by faithfully conducting the election process through which they choose their representatives.

Role

The principal role of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is to perform the fundamental and vital functions of administering our elections. In carrying out its mission, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will seek to achieve the following objectives:

• To provide access and opportunity for all citizens to participate in the electoral process
• To provide prompt and accurate election results
• To conduct all activities in a way that assures equal opportunity for all employees and citizens
• To conduct all such action in the most effective and efficient manner
• To perform all other duties as prescribed by law of the State of Ohio and the rules of the chief election official, the Secretary of State
  
  

Open Until 4:00 p.m. Monday June 23, 2025

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