Community Outreach Coord - Elections.elections Department

Job Description

Develops outreach programs, coordinates social media accounts to improve the reach and engagement of the office. Conducts research on a target audience, develops key performance indicators, and designs social media campaigns and strategies.

• Develops outreach programs to serve people in the communities and schedules regular outreach opportunities; researches the preferences of the target audience to discover current trends that may be applicable; executes a results-driven community strategy; solicits ideas from the community and develops program goals.
• Communicates and coordinates with representatives of Dallas County's political subdivisions regarding planning and execution of local, state, and national elections in Dallas County. Facilitates the review and finalization of elections services contracts between Dallas County and political subdivisions within Dallas County.
• Assists in the creating and editing of written, video, and photo content; monitors social media channels for indigent defense, social justice, and community trends.
• Reviews analytics and creates reports on key metrics.
• Attends events and produces live social media content.
• Collaborates with office administration team to create a community events calendar.
• Develops and maintains external relationships with individuals, businesses, and community-based organizations that support community-based outreach efforts.
• Assists manager with coordinating and marketing community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing or a job related field of study. Three (3) years of work related experience.

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Must pass an extensive background investigation.

Standard office environment. Ability to sit for a prolonged period of time.