Temporary Outreach Clerk

Lubbock County; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock County in Texas seeks a dedicated outreach and program development specialist to expand ADR services in partnership with USDA-funded groups. You will create and maintain a contact database, plan presentations, and build collaborations with communities and stakeholders.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication, ability to work with the public, and willingness to travel up to 50%. A college degree or equivalent experience and mediator training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to interact with the public and organizations.
• Lifts and travels as needed for outreach and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach materials and presentations.
• Coordinate meetings and trainings with groups and stakeholders.
• Maintain contact database and track interactions.
• Travel up to 50% to attend events and meetings statewide.
• Monitor agricultural and rural Texas environment through various media.
• Assist with USDA mediator training and outreach efforts.
• Prepare summaries and reports for supervision.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Researches and develops opportunities to expand the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services and programs offered by the Department, primarily with groups funded or supported by the USDA. Performs the required program development activities for projects and concepts as assigned and identify other potential initiatives. Creates and/or maintains a database of contact information for utilization in outreach. Informs and educates citizens and organizations in the service area about dispute resolution and mediation in particular through meetings, presentations, and telephone to further enhance outreach initiatives. Position requires excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to interact with public. Overnight travel throughout Texas is required and could be up to 50% of time.

• Develops opportunities for presentations to groups funded or supported by the USDA
• Develops sponsorships and collaborations to support a variety of outreach activities as identified
• Makes presentations to the public
• Provides detailed information regarding collaborations, meeting, presentations, and other activities to supervisor(s) and others as required
• Monitors the agricultural and rural Texas environment through television, trade publications and other means of information gathering
• Assists with annual USDA mediator training as needed
• Submits summaries of presentations
• Types letters, reports, orders, and other communications
• Gathers, maintains and inputs data for generation of reports and other activities
• Assists manager with marketing, educational, promotional, program development and other appropriate tasks
• Attends meetings and training sessions
• Assists with responding to inquiries
• Conducts research as projects necessitate
• Travels to assigned and scheduled appointments
• Completes annual mediator continuing education requirements
• Mediates when necessary
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with proficiency and minimum supervision. Prefer college graduate or equivalent job related experience. Must be a trained mediator or be able to complete Basic Mediation Training as available within Department. Good communication skills, organization skills, ability to interact with the public, and ability to prioritize are required. Texas motor vehicle operator's license and automobile insurance or available alternate means of transportation in the relevant service area is required. Must not have been convicted of a Crime of Moral Turpitude.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Prefer individual with knowledge of rural Texas and/or agricultural-related activities; individual with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; outstanding grammar and vocabulary; experience in public speaking; capable of researching programs and projects in a variety of ways, utilizing multiple sources and resources; knowledge of office procedures; ability to operate office equipment; proficient in a variety of computer software programs; ability to learn about ADR and USDA services; organizational and multi-tasking skills; energetic, independent and self-motivated team player; follow oral and written instruction; maintain effective working relationships; communicate with the public.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. Standing, walking, pushing boxes of materials on a cart weighing up to 200 pounds, and crouching is often required. Employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, such as boxes of promotional materials, suitcases for travel, tradeshow supplies, or other similar objects. Employee is occasionally required to reach up to a height of eight feet for tradeshow setups and other events. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near and far vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must stay awake for long periods of time; must possess the ability to drive for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMER

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the standard functions of this position and should not be constructed as a thorough description of all work requirements. The characteristics of the work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Employer: Lubbock County will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.