Community Outreach Coordinator

Community Outreach Coordinator Agency: 025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT Supervisory Organization: Oklahoma Military Department Position Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Compensation: $52,337 annual ($4,361.42 per month) Benefits: This full‑time state position provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a proration of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Basic Purpose The position serves as a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Sooner Job Challenge, maintaining all community outreach and public relations activities, planning and coordinating field trips and service events for student associates, and representing the program to increase visibility within the community and across the state. Essential Functions Actively seek and schedule opportunities for student associates to represent the program at high‑profile community outreach and service events through relationships and partnerships. Develop and maintain partnerships with civic organizations, municipalities, school districts, government agencies, and other stakeholders to enhance the public image of the Sooner Job Challenge. Plan and coordinate field trip activities based on the student associates’ chosen vocations that have an educational, community service, creative, or recreational purpose. Coordinate all aspects of events, community service projects, and field trips both externally and internally for the program. Create press releases and manage regular social media feeds to promote the program image. Attend community events to further program relationships and promote the public image. Write creative copy for various mediums to highlight community service projects and program activities. Attend student associate scheduled events as required. Attend program and departmental meetings and trainings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and experience in building community partnerships and youth development. Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and community‑driven. Proven skills in leadership, group facilitation, marketing, and project planning. Excellent organizational skills and proficient use of technology as a time‑management and organizational tool. Ability to create and maintain strong community collaborations. Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to convey information in a clear, concise, and conversational manner. Positive attitude and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work both in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field and one year of experience in community outreach, public relations, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 10 pounds. Sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Standing and walking indoors and outdoors for long periods of time. Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances. Conditions of Employment Serves a 12‑month trial period. Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check. Contingent on passing pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening. Contingent on continuous federal funding. T1/CNACI security clearance due to working with youth (Eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens). Must maintain a valid driver license. FLSA Non‑Exempt status. Tobacco and vape‑free facility. Notes: Located at the Sooner Job Challenge Program in Oklahoma City, OK. Travel may be required at the employee’s expense and is reimbursed within 45 days of travel. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department