Strategic Community Engagement Specialist

ccsao; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to lead engagement across Cook County. You will build relationships with community organizations, schools, faith groups, law enforcement, elected officials, and other stakeholders while aligning outreach with office priorities.

The role reports to the Director of Community Engagement and requires strong communication and organizational skills to plan events, conduct outreach, and follow up with partners to sustain

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or public service.
• Strong relationship-building skills and cultural competency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; highly organized and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage community engagement throughout Cook County.
• Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, faith-based groups, law enforcement, officials and other stakeholders.
• Conduct ongoing community assessments to identify needs and opportunities for engagement.
• Represent CCSAO at community meetings, events, and public forums.
• Educate stakeholders on CCSAO services, initiatives, and public safety priorities.
• Coordinate presentations, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with internal units to align engagement with office priorities.
• Provide timely follow-up and relationship management to build trust.
• Track and report on engagement activities, outcomes, and feedback.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Public service

Verbal and written communication

Organizational multitasking

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks a Community Engagement Specialist to lead engagement across Cook County. You will build relationships with community organizations, schools, faith groups, law enforcement, elected officials, and other stakeholders while aligning outreach with office priorities.

The role reports to the Director of Community Engagement and requires strong communication and organizational skills to plan events, conduct outreach, and follow up with partners to sustain