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Essential Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with residents, neighborhood associations, local businesses, educators, faith communities, and partner organizations. Plan and facilitate community meetings, educational workshops, trainings, and public events. Recruit, train, and support volunteers. Represent Ground Game Texas and Mano Amiga at community events, coalition meetings, and public forums. Develop strategies to increase civic participation and community involvement throughout Kyle. Advocacy Monitor local government meetings, agendas, and policy developments. Attend and speak before City Council, boards, commissions, and other public meetings. Educate residents about local government processes and opportunities for civic participation. Support community advocacy campaigns and legislative engagement consistent with the charitable missions of both organizations. Build productive relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and coalition partners. Communications Create engaging content for social media, email newsletters, text messaging campaigns, websites, and printed materials. Produce graphics, photography, and short-form video content. Draft press releases, media advisories, educational materials, and talking points. Collect and share community stories that highlight organizational impact. Assist with media outreach, press inquiries and interviews. Track communications metrics and recommend strategies to improve engagement. Community Coordination Serve as a primary point of contact for residents seeking information or assistance. Connect community members with organizational resources and partner organizations. Coordinate communication between staff, volunteers, coalition partners, and community stakeholders. Identify emerging community issues and help develop timely responses. Administrative Responsibilities Maintain volunteer and supporter databases. Track outreach, event attendance, and engagement metrics. Assist with event logistics and scheduling. Prepare reports and other administrative materials as needed. Support additional organizational projects as assigned. Required Qualifications Must reside in Kyle, Texas. Passion for civic engagement, community organizing, and public service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects independently. Comfortable speaking before groups and engaging with diverse communities. Reliable transportation for local travel. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in English and Spanish. Experience in community organizing, nonprofit advocacy, communications, or journalism. Experience using Canva, G-Suite, Adobe Express, CapCut, or similar creative software. Familiarity with social media management platforms. Knowledge of local government and community engagement strategies. Compensation & Benefits $23.00-$24.00 per hour Eligible for Ground Game Texas's employer-sponsored benefits, including health benefits and paid holidays, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the applicable plans and policies Professional development and training opportunities. Flexible work environment combining remote work with community-based engagement. Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel. This is a one-year, grant-funded position. Continued employment beyond the initial grant period is contingent upon the availability of additional funding and organizational needs. Work Environment This position is primarily semi-remote but requires regular work throughout the community and neighboring communities. Evening and weekend hours will occasionally be required to attend community meetings, educational events, and public gatherings. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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