Community Outreach Organizer

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 520,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city. The Facilities Services Division (FSD), Community Relations Department connects FSD professionals (planners, architects, environmentalist, construction experts) with students, families, staff, and the broader community. The Department promotes transparency by providing clear, accurate and timely information and creating opportunities for meaningful public participation in bond-funded modernization and new construction projects throughout the planning, design and construction process District wide. Through targeted outreach, community meetings, and engagement efforts, we foster meaningful and long-term stakeholder participation; always with the goal of building trust, encouraging honest communication, and fostering transparency. For more information about the Community Relations Department, visit our home page at BENEFITS Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES A Community Outreach Organizer engages the different sectors of the community, school administrators, elected officials, regulatory agencies, and the Board of Education in the process of construction and modernization projects, as well as programs and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to: Identifying, contacting, and working with the different sectors of the community, school administrators, and the offices of elected officials, Board of Education, legislators, Local District Superintendents and regulatory agencies to engage them in the process of construction and modernization projects, as well as programs and initiatives of the Facilities Services Division and to notify them of community meetings and events. Implementing community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects. Scheduling, coordinating, organizing and attending outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the District to engage and inform the community regarding the Facilities Services Division’s construction and modernization projects, programs and initiatives. Providing community feedback to Facilities Services Division administrators and staff. Receiving community inquiries, gathering information from appropriate District personnel, and tracking responses. Working closely with various Facilities Services Division departments to obtain relevant information and communicating it clearly to the community, elected officials, and government agencies. Informing and engaging the community on the school construction process including site selection, California Environmental Quality Act and Environmental Protection Agency policies and procedures, acquisition and relocation, and design and construction issues. Informing the community of the Facilities Services Division’s projects, programs, and initiatives. Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public relations, community relations, urban planning, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Experience Two years of experience in a public or private agency performing community outreach activities to obtain diverse community support for community improvement projects, preferably including organizing community outreach campaigns or fieldwork for community based organizations. Special A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle. Ability to communicate in Spanish orally and in writing is preferred. SPECIAL NOTES Incumbents in this classification may be required to travel extensively and must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be a hardworking, goal-oriented professional who will be able to build relationships and work well with community members and organizations. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate fluently in Spanish; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources to develop outreach materials and action plans; exercise tact and diplomacy in responding to public inquiries; effectively manage multiple projects and priorities; plan and present information to diverse audiences; and facilitate large in-person and virtual community meetings with a variety of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also have experience organizing outreach campaigns or fieldwork for community-based organizations and knowledge of public relations principles. EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. We encourage you to visit our website, LAUSD Careers Page periodically to check for other opportunities. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at LAUSD Careers Page . ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person\'s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person\'s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. LAUSD Talent Acquisition and Selection Branch #J-18808-Ljbffr