Senior Community Outreach Organizer

SALARY DETAILS

$49.53 - $60.96 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

September 18, 2024 through October 2, 2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

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 575,000 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.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The mission of Community Relations is to build greater public understanding, broader participation and productive partnerships for LAUSD Facilities projects. We:

• Bring the community timely and accurate information.
• Collect questions, concerns and feedback from the community and channel these to the decision-makers.
• Provide a forum for direct dialogue between LAUSD Facilities Staff and the community.

For more information, visit their webpage: https://www.lausd.org/Page/19485

PROJECT

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

• Supervises, guides, leads, reviews, and participates in the activities of a team of Community Outreach Organizers.
• Develops community outreach strategic plans for assigned projects and supervises the implementation of such plans by Community Outreach Organizers.
• Receives community inquiries, assigns follow-up, coordinates, and oversees the preparation of reports responding to inquiries.
• Provides information and supervises the dissemination of information to the different sectors of the affected community regarding Facilities Services Division’s construction and modernization projects, programs and initiatives.
• Works closely with various Facilities Services Division departments to obtain relevant information and communicate it clearly to the community, elected officials, and government agencies.
• Coordinates and monitors team calendars of community meetings and special events.
• Schedules, coordinates, organizes and attends outreach activities such as community meetings and events throughout the District to engage and inform the community regarding Facilities Services Division’s construction and modernization projects, programs and initiatives.
• Determines the priority of community and elected official contacts.
• Coordinates and reviews the maintenance of team project files and contact databases.
• Coordinates the assembling of reports for the Board of Education, and Bond Oversight Committee meetings.
• Recommends Community Outreach policy and procedural changes, programs, and activities.
• Advises on and reviews community outreach strategic plans developed by Community Outreach Organizers.
• Supervises and assists team members with preparing written translations of outreach materials for use by the community.
• Analyzes and interprets provisions of federal, State, and other applicable laws, regulations, rules, and codes pertaining to community outreach.
• Conducts in-service training programs related to community outreach.
• Evaluates staff performance and conducts progressive discipline procedures when needed. Interprets and applies provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Acts in place of higher-level managers in case of absence. May transport presentation materials and equipment as necessary.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

Education: 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: Three years of experience in a public or private agency performing community outreach activities. Lead or supervisory experience is preferable.

Special: A valid California Driver License Use of an automobile Ability to communicate in Spanish orally and in writing is preferred SPECIAL NOTES 1. 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 for the Senior Community Outreach Organizer position is a dynamic and seasoned professional with a strong background in public relations, community outreach, and urban planning. They possess excellent leadership abilities, demonstrated through their experience managing teams and motivating others to achieve collective goals. This individual is a skilled communicator, both in writing and public speaking, capable of engaging diverse audiences and delivering persuasive presentations. They are adept at navigating complex political and organizational environments, with a deep understanding of local government structures and relevant laws. The ideal candidate excels in strategic planning and problem-solving, able to analyze situations, develop comprehensive outreach plans, and effectively address community concerns. Self-motivated and adaptable, they manage their workload efficiently, even in high-pressure situations, and are responsive to changing circumstances. This individual is results-oriented, consistently driving projects to successful completion while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. They represent the organization positively, building and sustaining trust with stakeholders at all levels.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule.

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org .

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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, (213) 241-7685. 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. Follow us on: https://twitter.com/lausdjobs https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDjobs/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1997274 https://www.instagram.com/lausdjobs/