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Community Engagement Specialist

The Community Engagement Specialist position will coordinate community engagement efforts and public communication for the Watershed Protection Department. Watershed Protection protects lives, property, and the environment by reducing the impact of flood, erosion, and water pollution. The Public Information Office works on a wide variety of initiatives, including public safety and educational campaigns, media relations, community engagement and other public outreach efforts.
This position will work with partner organizations, various stakeholder groups and vulnerable communities throughout the city to enhance engagement efforts on a variety of projects and programs within the department. The Community Engagement Specialist will help identify relevant audiences, plan and implement public involvement strategies, and coordinate with city staff to provide information to the public and collect community input. This position will take a lead role in crafting the division’s public messaging on a wide range of complex topics and will ensure equitable access to this information.
The ideal candidate will be bring creative and innovative approaches to increase the diversity and number of stakeholders participating in engagement activities with the department. This person should be passionate about equitable engagement and gaining public trust by gaining public involvement to advance WPD’s mission through innovative


Minimum Qualification:
  • Graduation from a four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Public Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of experience involving the development and coordination of public information or community outreach or involvement programs, or;

  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Relations, Public Administration, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, or a closely related field plus one (1) year of experience involving the development and coordination of public information or community outreach or involvement programs, or;

  • Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

  • Valid Texas driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing and implementing innovative and equitable engagement strategies to involve community groups, organizations and members of the public.
  • Experience analyzing the results of public engagement activities to inform program and project planning.
  • Experience identifying and building relationships with individuals and groups who are impacted by a project.
  • Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information to a diverse audience.
  • Ability to facilitate public meetings, present information to the public and create content for diverse audiences.