Community Services Program Lead & Outreach

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin seeks a Coordinator, Community Services Program to lead service coordination, training, resources, and outreach for community initiatives. The role serves as a primary liaison to City Council, departments, schools, residents, and other stakeholders, promoting enhanced services and responsive programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience (experience may substitute).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required plus two years of related experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal resources and grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Leads initiatives related to community services and outreach.
• Serves as the primary liaison and advisor to City Council, City departments, school districts, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote/improve services and engage the community.
• Arranges staff development and training opportunities related to the services.
• Assists in developing short- and long-range plans and City policies.
• Identifies, collects, and analyzes data; writes reports and makes recommendations.
• Responds to inquiries and handles sensitive complaints from internal and external sources.
• Researches and identifies grant opportunities and completes grant applications.
• Reviews legislation and regulations to determine impact on programs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Health / Human Services / Liberal Arts / Social Work

Job description

City of Austin seeks a Coordinator, Community Services Program to lead service coordination, training, resources, and outreach for community initiatives. The role serves as a primary liaison to City Council, departments, schools, residents, and other stakeholders, promoting enhanced services and responsive programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of related experience (experience may substitute).