Community Relations Administrator
Salary
$137,412.00 - $180,240.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
R9622A
Department
71290 - COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer, the Community Relations Administrator leads the Courts Community Relations Office, including staff supervision, program development, budgeting, grant management, and Court-wide outreach initiatives that strengthen public trust and community engagement. This position serves as a key representative of the Court in high-visibility community forums and also advises Court leadership on inclusive outreach strategies. This position is perfect for someone with management experience who thrives in a dynamic, community-focused environment, enjoys building meaningful partnerships, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape impactful outreach strategies that strengthen public trust and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and executes a forward-thinking strategic vision for community engagement that modernizes the Courts outreach approach, ensuring programs and services meet community members where they are - in the spaces, formats, and languages most accessible to them.
Provides operational leadership for the Community Relations Office, directing daily functions and activities.
Plans, coordinates, and implements community relations programs and initiatives to ensure effective execution, consistency, and responsiveness to organizational needs.
Collects, tracks, and reports program performance data, prepares summaries, statistical reports, and analysis to inform decision-making and evaluate program effectiveness.
Leads grant-funding activities, including identifying opportunities, preparing submissions, meeting reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with grant conditions.
Monitors and manages the Community Relations Office budget, tracking expenditures and recommends adjustments to maintain fiscal responsibility.
The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY
This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:
OPTION I: Bachelors degree* in community relations, public policy, political science, communications, public relations or closely related field - AND - four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in community relations.
OPTION II: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in community relations.
Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Cover letter
Resume
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Strong leadership experience overseeing staff, programs, budgeting, and operational activities in a public-facing environment.
Experience designing programs and implementing large-scale community initiatives.
Skilled in analyzing data to support informed, data-driven decision-making.
Experience representing an organization in high-visibility community forums and handling sensitive external communications.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in community relations within a public agency.
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
Nicole Valencia, Staffing Partner.
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employees monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employees years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click here.
Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Retirement
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employees salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.
Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).
If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.
Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employees appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employees particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.
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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS VERIFICATION: A resume and cover letter must be attached to your application at the time of submission. Failure to attach required documents may result in the disqualification of your application as incomplete.
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Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience:
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Describe your progressively responsible experience in community relations in detail. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:
DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."
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Indicate the total number of years of community relations experience you possess within the public sector.
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Describe a time when you developed or led a community outreach initiative. What was your approach, and what outcomes did it achieve?
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Explain your process for evaluating program effectiveness using data. How do you use findings to guide decision-making or improve outcomes?
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How do you balance multiple high-visibility projects while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and strong stakeholder communication?
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Tell us about a time you managed a budget for a program or department. How did you ensure fiscal responsibility?
Required Question
Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles
Address 111 N. Hill Street
Room 203
Los Angeles, California, 90012
Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/