Team Fletcher is Hiring!

Job Title:
Community Representative                                        

Summary:

This position serves as an integral part of a dynamic, team-focused organization. This position acts as a liaison between the Supervisor’s Office and constituents, county staff, community organizations, and local governments; forms effective relationships and maintains contact with community members monitors pertinent local issues; communicates with and responds to inquiries and articulates the Supervisor’s position on matters affecting the county.  The Community Representative attends community events and meetings; conducts constituent services and casework; acts as a liaison to the African American community and other communities/organizations as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as the representative for the Supervisor by attending events and meetings on his behalf; which may include public speaking or certificate presentations;

• Attends events and meetings on behalf of and with the Supervisor. Briefs the Supervisor beforehand on important contacts and issues;

• Responds to constituents both verbally and through written communication as to the Supervisor's position on legislation or issues;

• Keeps up to date on district issues by reviewing media sources and constituent input on a daily basis, as well as through regular contact with key community leaders and regularly attending community group meetings, events, etc.;

• Performs constituent services and casework as needed;

• Reviews community requests for letters of support and recommendations and advises Director of Community Engagement as needed;

• Maintains up to date files on county-related issues of importance to the office as well as weekly and monthly metrics of community communications;

• Works a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends; and

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• Reliability and strong attention to detail;

• Flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion;

• Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials, various levels of County management and members of the public;

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight time constraints;

• Energetic and motivated with interest in local activities and services and how they impact the community;

• Thoroughness and careful attention to detail;

• Experience using Microsoft and Google Office Suite;

• Strong familiarity with social media tools, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram;

• Proficiency of Microsoft applications; and

• Bilingual communication skills are highly desirable although not required.

Requirements:

• Equal to two (2) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional experience that demonstrates your ability at providing communications, outreach, public relations, marketing, and/or other relevant public service support.

• Equal to two (2) years of experience representing a governmental, business, or legislative policymaker in liaison activities involving a defined constituency or serving a community action organization in its liaison with governmental entities.

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate Upon Experience. Benefits include; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account; Defined Benefit Pension Plan; Transit Pass Voucher; Vacation and Sick Leave. 

Qualified Applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to Heidi.Martinez@sdcounty.ca.gov