Community Outreach & Information Coordinator

How to Apply: A State of Texas application is required and is only received through WorkInTexas.com.

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• Job #: 2025-22
• TWC Job #: 16797954
• Opening Date: 12/11/2024
• Travel Required: 10% - 20%
• Monthly Salary: $5,833.34 - $6,583.34
• Position Location: Austin, Texas
• Group Step: B22
• Class: 1833
• Status: Veteran Hold

Community Outreach & Information Coordinator – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Community Outreach & Information Coordinator (Information Specialist IV) to work in the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) Division.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What You’ll Earn

The salary is $5,833.34 - $6,583.34 a month ($70,000.08 - $79,000.08 a year).

Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

The Community Outreach and Information Coordinator reports to the Executive Director of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) Division. Performs advanced (senior-level) informational and communications work. The Community Outreach and Information Coordinator will effectively market and promote disability outreach to increase public awareness of disability issues and laws. Provides outreach and subject matter expertise and other related technical support for local communities to successfully engage and involve Texans with disabilities locally and statewide. Supports a network of local disability advisory committees. Administers and plans the Committee’s award programs including media and employment award events. Coordinates production and distribution of posters for disability awareness.

• Identifies, develops, disseminates and/or presents educational information about disabilities and individuals with disabilities using various media, including social media, meetings, speeches, written material, publications, newsletters, press releases as authorized, poster displays, Power Point presentations, and through the Office of the Governor’s web content.
• Works in collaboration with community and professional groups, including public speaking engagements on disability issues and industry best practices, coordinating, planning and marketing disability issues to promote the interests and needs of individuals with disabilities and encourage continuing public and private support for local programs.
• Works with stakeholders and the OOG’s Policy Division to develop disability policy recommendations for presentation at the Committee’s quarterly meetings.
• Provides superior technical and programmatic support and assistance to local communities on disabilities issues and trends, including information and frequent communication.
• Conducts formal and informal benchmarking studies and research with local committees and interested communities to accomplish the goals of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.
• Prepares and presents concise reports, including orally and in writing, demonstrating subject matter expertise.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements the Committee’s media and employment awards programs, including developing and writing definition of award criteria and administering nominations, judging, collaboration with event co-hosts, scripts, video production, preparing and disseminating flawless media releases and all other related duties as assigned.
• Researches and writes information for Committee reports, including local committee and awards accomplishments.
• Coordinates the statewide poster art competition, including the design, production and timely distribution of the annual disability awareness poster.
• Provides accurate constituent assistance regarding disability issues within scope of assigned duties.
• Analyzes and produces quality informational handouts and provides superior staff support for Committee work.
• Demonstrates superior interpersonal effectiveness and professionalism in all internal and external business relationships.

How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an undergraduate degree with major coursework in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, public policy, media relations, community program development, or a related field; and
• Four (4) years of related program specialist or program administration experience or experience in journalism, public relations, public information, communications, or media relations work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working in a complex business environment with competing priorities while sustaining focus.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud software applications, and web editing tools.
• Experience working for an agency or organization with programs and services for individuals with disabilities.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish.
• American Sign Language Skills.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

It’s a great job for a professional who enjoys informational and communications work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.

Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.

Registration, Certification or Licensure: Valid Texas Driver’s License. Physical Requirements and/or Working Conditions: This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to move up to 20 lbs. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, set up conference rooms for meetings, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic and media formats. Must be able to work hours during a legislative session that include holidays and as needed. Must be able to handle stress effectively and demonstrate interpersonal skills with a varied spectrum of stakeholders. The demands of the job will require reasoning and decision-making capabilities within a fast-paced environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,833.34 - $6,583.34 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person