Community Engagement Coordinator

The Community Engagement Coordinator serves as the project coordinator for external events, projects, and programs. The Community Engagement Bureau is responsible for advancing the District Attorney’s public policy agenda through prevention and intervention programs, public-private partnerships, regional task forces, outreach and education, and countywide awareness campaigns. The Bureau collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to improve the health and safety of those who live, work, and go to school in Middlesex County.

Responsibilities:

The coordinator is the project manager for external events, projects, and programs. Specific duties include:

· Acts as a liaison to external organizations

· Screens external speaking requests

· Composes event briefings including drafting talking points

· Does outreach out to community partners and other individuals to orchestrate events

· Manages Opioid Task Force

· Designs and updates PowerPoint presentations for community programs, presentations, and trainings

· Designs fliers, pamphlets, and brochures

· Compiles, maintains, and analyzes program data

· Maintains and updates calendars and external contact lists

· Maintains external e-mail distribution lists and facilitates e-mail blasts to community partners

· Reviews academic and government research to assist with the development and enhancement of community programs

· Proactively identifies articles for inclusion in event packets

· Creates maps, diagrams, and layouts for use as visual aids

· Photocopies and collates packets for community events

· Staffs occasional events in the community

· Grant research and grant writing

· Other tasks as assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. • • Bachelor’s degree and/or previous project management or paralegal experience preferred
     • A paralegal certificate is not required
     • Self-starter, with proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
     • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
     • Excellent organizational and project management skills with a strong attention to detail
     • Strong computer skills and the ability to use and adapt to a variety of software programs
     • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel
     • Experience with Photoshop preferred
     • Outstanding interpersonal skills
     • A sincere interest in the public sector and the work of the MDAO
     • The sensitive and confidential nature of our work requires strong personal character, integrity, judgment, maturity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
     • Periodically requires a commitment past 5:00 p.m. and some weekends
     • A valid driver’s license, as limited travel within the Greater Boston area and across Middlesex County may be required from time to time.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge the following:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.

You certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of your knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. You understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.

You understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.

Benefits

Starting Salary: $50,000

Vacation: 2 weeks per year, with the ability to carry over up to two weeks each calendar year

Sick leave: 15 days annually, accrued monthly

Personal days: 3 personal days per year

Healthcare, Dental and Vision plans (both individual and family)

Retirement benefits

State pension benefits, vesting at 10 years of service