Community Relations Officer

DE; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

DE is seeking a Community Relations Officer in Dover, Delaware. This role supports outreach initiatives and public engagement across Delaware. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Spanish and capable of participating in various community events. Responsibilities include translating, event coordination, and fostering relationships with diverse communities.

This Casual/Seasonal position does not offer healthcare benefits but allows you to make a meaningful impact through public relations.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in public relations or media relations.
• Six months experience in translating or interpreting information.
• Six months experience in public speaking.
• Six months experience in planning or directing public events.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach initiatives and engage the public.
• Serve as a public-facing translator at community events.
• Coordinate public meetings and educational programs.
• Promote the agency's image and services.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Public speaking

Event coordination

Media relations

Public relations

Job description

Summary Statement

As a Community Relations Officer, you will work closely with the Division’s Community Relations Coordinator to support outreach initiatives, share agency resources, and strengthen public engagement throughout the State of Delaware. The ideal candidate is personable, dependable, culturally aware, and comfortable interacting with diverse communities in both English and Spanish. Responsibilities include serving as a public-facing translator at community events, assisting with event coordination and outreach activities, distributing educational materials, and helping foster positive relationships between the agency and the public. Evening and weekend availability may be required based on outreach event schedules. Travel to events will be required; access to State Fleet Services will be provided.

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

• Read, write and speak Spanish fluently.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Gathers, organizes, and formats information related to an agency's goals, objectives and services.
• Promotes an agency's image consistent with the overall direction of the agency.
• Coordinates timely and accurate responses and information to citizens, community groups or governmental agencies.
• Encourages participation in the use of agency services.
• Coordinates and conducts public meetings, media events or educational programs.
• Ensures a mutual sharing of information with other agencies, media and the general public.
• May supervise staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Community Relations Officer

• Six months experience in public relations or media relations to establish and promote a positive image and inform or influence specific audiences through the use of internal and external communications such as public forums, print or electronic media, speech writing, writing/editing, marketing, advertising, or special events.
• Six months experience in gathering, organizing, formatting, translating, or interpreting information into forms more easily understood by the media or public, and disseminating the information through the use of print, broadcast or electronic media.
• Six months experience in public speaking which includes gathering, preparing and presenting information to the public or media groups.
• Six months experience in developing, planning and directing public events, campaigns, programs, or services to meet community needs.
• Knowledge of developing policies, procedures or programs for dissemination of information to the public or media groups.

Additional Posting Information

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hire's Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232‑5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739‑5458 or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.